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July 16, 2013

Eric Holder: Stand Your Ground laws create ‘more violence than they prevent’

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday strongly criticized stand-your-ground laws that allow a person who believes…
July 16, 2013

On Trayvon Martin case, Obama shifts from passion to calm

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama first addressed the death of Trayvon Martin last year, he did so passionately,…
July 16, 2013

Making federal case against Zimmerman could be tall order

NBC NEWS - A decision is very likely months away. But several legal experts say it would be surprising if…
July 15, 2013

White House: Obama won't press Justice Department on Zimmerman

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama won't involve himself in decisions by the Justice Department on…
July 15, 2013

Eric Holder: Trayvon Martin death 'unnecessary shooting'

WASHINGTON (AP) - On Sunday, the Justice Department said it is reviewing evidence in the case to determine whether criminal…
July 14, 2013

What's next for George Zimmerman?

NBC NEWS - George Zimmerman still faces federal scrutiny and a possible civil suit that could compel him to do…
June 21, 2013

George Zimmerman’s father lays out long list of foes, calls NAACP, Black Caucus ‘racist’ in e-book

theGRIO REPORT - The media, the New Black Panthers, Eric Holder and Rev. Al Sharpton -- even the Florida governor…
June 6, 2013

Eric Holder praises slain black activist Medgar Evers

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP)- Former President Bill Clinton and Evers' widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, joined Holder for a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington…
June 4, 2013

Special election complicates Cory Booker's Senate campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Cory Booker's long-awaited move to the national stage has just gotten a bit harder...
June 4, 2013

Eric Holder determined to remain in office

theGRIO REPORT - Despite pressure from Republicans and even some Obama aides, Attorney General Eric Holder is for now signaling…
May 30, 2013

Republicans' hating on Holder shows depth of their hypocrisy

OPINION - The right wing obsession with Attorney General Eric Holder has risen to a fever pitch...
May 15, 2013

Attorney General Eric Holder grilled by House Judiciary committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder was due to testify before Congress on Wednesday as the Justice Department opens…
April 5, 2013

Eric Holder wants Voting Rights Act provision upheld by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) - On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's death, Attorney General Eric Holder challenged the Supreme Court…
March 13, 2013

White House: Obama committed to diverse cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to criticism from a fellow Democrat, the White House said Tuesday that anyone unhappy with the…
March 6, 2013

Eric Holder promises more openness on national security

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder promised the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the Obama administration will share…
March 6, 2013

Eric Holder urges senators to confront gun violence

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder is urging Congress to confront gun violence by requiring universal background checks, imposing…
January 10, 2013

Are there too many white men in the White House?

OPINION - Does President Obama need binders full of women? Maybe...
December 12, 2012

Eric Holder: We need national standards for voting

POLITICS NATION - Attorney General Eric Holder said America’s election system needs to be made 'stronger and more accessible,' and…
November 20, 2012

Eric Holder to stay on as Attorney General

theGRIO REPORT - Eric Holder appears to have some gas left in the tank after announcing his plans to continue…
November 19, 2012

Queen of Soul performs for first lady Michelle Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - Aretha Franklin says "it was fabulous" to have first lady Michelle Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder…