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October 10, 2011

Hank Williams Jr defends Obama-Hitler analogy in song

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - A U.S. country singer who lost his highest profile television assignment after making an analogy involving…
October 9, 2011

Civil rights icon Lowery celebrates 90th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) - The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery is being saluted in Atlanta for his legacy as a civil rights…
October 7, 2011

Obama salutes 1985 Super Bowl champs, Da Bears

WASHINGTON (AP) - Among those in attendance was then Bears Coach Mike Ditka, who turned down Republican entreaties in 2004…
October 7, 2011

Shakira to work on Obama education board

The Tribune - "There is no better investment than investment in our kids, especially when they are very little," Shakira…
October 7, 2011

'Occupy LA' demonstrates why Obama should worry

OPINION - Obama needs to rip off his tie, leap into action, spin the angle, and rally the troops to…
October 7, 2011

Obama on 10-year mark of Afghan war: America safer

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the United States is safer thanks to the sacrifice of troops, diplomats and…
October 7, 2011

Will 'Occupy Wall Street' hurt or help Obama?

OPINION - There is strength in numbers, and the political reality remains that President Obama is a far better electoral…
October 7, 2011

Has the Herman Cain backlash already begun?

OPINION - Herman Cain might not now a lot the Middle East or even remember some of his own policies,…
October 6, 2011

Obama: Full confidence in Holder despite GOP accusations

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama said at a news conference Thursday that Holder has been aggressive in pursuing gun-running and cash…
October 6, 2011

Defiant Obama challenges GOP on jobs bill

NEW YORK (AP) - Giving a bit of ground on his own plan, he endorsed a new proposal by Senate…
October 6, 2011

Hank Williams Jr. fired by ESPN for Obama remark

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Hank Williams Jr. will no longer sing the words 'Are you ready for some football?' on…
October 6, 2011

The lie that won't die: Obama and the Black Panthers

OPINION - Bereft of any ideas, the bottom feeders of ultra-right wing media are once again beating the dead horse…
October 5, 2011

Senate Democrats rewrite Obama's jobs bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats are rewriting portions of President Barack Obama's jobs bill to include a new 5 percent…
October 5, 2011

Breitbart pushes New Black Panther photobombing of Obama

MEDIAITE - Conservative activist Andrew Breitbart is at it again, continuing a years-long effort to falsely tie Obama to the…
October 5, 2011

From chimp to Chewbacca? Lay off the first lady!

OPINION - Is it really that hard to believe that a black woman can be smart, sophisticated and attractive?...
October 5, 2011

What's raising Herman Cain? The audacity of authenticity

OPINION - The Morehouse alum pleases the grassroots with his no-compromising style, orthodox conservatism and serious policy thinking...
October 4, 2011

Obama knocks GOP leader, says GOP blocks jobs vote

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) - First he singled out House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell...
October 4, 2011

Hank Williams Jr apologizes for Hitler-Obama analogy

(AP) - Hank Williams Jr apologizes for Hitler-Obama analogy on Facebook and his website...
October 4, 2011

The American Jobs Act: A win for every community

OPINION - It is time to work with the president in finding solutions that will put Americans back to work…
October 4, 2011

Is Bob Johnson a black Obama critic with clout?

OPINION - Bob Johnson hasn't felt the pulse of black America in a long time and his latest comments illustrate…