Barack Obama

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February 8, 2010

Obama’s decline reflects the perils of democracy

OPINION - Obama has been given the simple, yet impossible task of improving the economy while being given no resources…
February 5, 2010

Tea Party opening speaker suggests law that kept blacks from voting be reinstated

The opening night speaker at the Tea Party convention suggested a return to a "literacy test" to protect America from…
February 5, 2010

Tea Party movement lacks diversity, but unified in anti-government fervor (VIDEO)

VIDEO - At the first day of the National Tea Party Convention, the scene was far more subdued, but the…
February 5, 2010

White House plans Civil Rights concert in February

Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson are among the artists who will participate in the White House's first music event of…
February 5, 2010

Senate likely to be less diverse after elections

CHICAGO (AP) - That historically all-white club known as the U.S. Senate is likely to lose what little diversity it…
February 4, 2010

Justice Thomas: Some questioning of Supreme Court ‘irresponsible’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Questioning the Supreme Court and other government branches needs to stay within the range of fair…
February 4, 2010

Obama calls for civility in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) - "You can question my policies without questioning my faith. Or my citizenship," Obama said...
February 4, 2010

Obama’s aunt tries second asylum bid

BOSTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's African aunt is going before a Massachusetts immigration judge for a second time to…
February 3, 2010

Obama to Democrats: We must lead

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Obama implored Senate Democrats on Wednesday to stay aggressive in pushing their agenda despite the loss…
February 3, 2010

Republicans’ fear of a black president reaches new heights

OPINION - The deceitful lies and illogical rants that drive the GOP right now are simply mind-boggling...
February 3, 2010

Dr. King’s dream will be realized

OPINION - America still falls short of its high ideals, but today far more Americans believe that all men are…
February 3, 2010

First lady says she understands criticism of Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama says being criticized is part of the president's job, and she understands why her husband…
February 2, 2010

Nation’s 1st primary sets stage for Illinois showdown

CHICAGO (AP) - The governor's office isn't the only GOP target. They also hope Democratic disarray will let them capture…
February 1, 2010

Sen. Harry Reid: Black history is American history

OPINION - The contributions of black Americans are ingrained in our nation's DNA...
January 30, 2010

The new Obama is the old Obama

OPINION - The president's oratorical performances this past week provided us with a refreshing glimpse of the new Barack Obama…
January 29, 2010

8-year-old Louisiana native donates savings to Haiti

VIDEO - Amirikis Smith says he knew one person would get his donation to the people who needed it most.…
January 29, 2010

Obama and GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter

BALTIMORE (AP) - In a remarkably sharp face-to-face confrontation, President Obama chastised GOP lawmakers for opposing him on taxes, health…
January 29, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans on jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama is facing the toughest of audiences--Republican lawmakers--as he tries to win support Friday for a…
January 29, 2010

Geneologists say Obama, Mas. Sen.-elect Brown are related

BOSTON (AP) - Whether or not they find any common political ground, President Obama and Massachusetts' newly elected senator, Republican…
January 29, 2010

Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' will be a teachable moment for black America

OPINION - The public face of the dismissed gay soldier is often white and male, but they're statistically more likely…