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November 9, 2012

Condoleezza Rice: Republicans sent 'mixed messages' on immigration, women's issues

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the Republican Party must adapt to rapidly changing demographics,
October 12, 2012

About 4,500 immigrants spared deportation under Obama order

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration has approved more 4,500 young illegal immigrants for a program to let them stay…
October 8, 2012

Arkansas Republican Jon Hubbard: Slavery was 'a blessing in disguise' for African-Americans

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Jon Hubbard is currently running for a state House seat, and his 2009 self-published book entitled…
October 4, 2012

NumbersUSA ad pits black Americans against immigrants

theGRIO REPORT - The anti-immigration group NumbersUSA was anything but subtle when it launched an ad last night which some…
October 3, 2012

Was Utah Republican Mia Love an 'anchor baby'?

ANALYSIS - The rising star in the GOP, fresh off her prime-time convention speaking spot, could find herself fighting off…
September 27, 2012

Man tries to sneak into Spain disguised as car seat

CONNECTICUT - A man who skillfully attempted to conceal himself inside a car seat was busted trying to sneak into…
September 4, 2012

Detroit immigrant fights to be classified as black

DETROIT - A 61-year-old Detroit immigrant has fought for over 30 years to be officially recognized as a black man...
August 28, 2012

Is Mitt Romney running a 'racialized' campaign?

OPINION - Romney said this election would be about jobs, but continually took hard right stances during the primary that…
August 15, 2012

Young illegal US immigrants get chance for papers

(AP) - Hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants scrambled to get papers in order Wednesday as the U.S. started…
July 22, 2012

AIDS conference: First time in US since HIV ban

theGRIO REPORT - For the first time since Congress lifted a ban preventing HIV-positive people from traveling or immigrating to…
July 19, 2012

Racial profiling trial begins for Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio

PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's anti-illegal immigration patrols are taking center stage in federal court in Phoenix...
July 18, 2012

How Obama would govern in a second term

ANALYSIS - If he wins a second term, President Obama is likely to make renewed pushes for comprehensive legislation on…
June 26, 2012

Republican Senator Jon Kyl suggests impeaching Obama

Think Progress reports Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) suggested impeaching President Obama, due to his policies on immigration during an appearance…
June 26, 2012

Justice Scalia's immigration dissent: The most 'colorful' passages

OPINION - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is known for his intellectual heft, conservative politics, and his colorful writing...
June 26, 2012

Sen. Harry Reid: Supreme Court ruling paves path to racial profiling

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democrats and Republicans scrambled for election-year gain from the Supreme Court's ruling Monday that threw out…
June 26, 2012

Why we need a black-brown political coalition now more than ever

OPINION - It’s no coincidence that voter ID laws have been popping up in states with populations of black and…
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court decision on Arizona immigration law could still lead to racial profiling

OPINION - The Supreme Court’s decision about Arizona’s cruel anti-immigration statute is a mixed bag and a cautionary note for…
June 25, 2012

Supreme Court strikes most of controversial Arizona immigration law

theGRIO REPORT - The Supreme Court Monday struck down much of a controversial immigration law passed in 2010 by the…
June 25, 2012

This week could reshape Obama's presidency and campaign

ANALYSIS - This week could have major implications for Barack Obama's presidency and his re-election campaign, as the Supreme Court…
June 22, 2012

Obama says he will fight for immigration reform

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Obama tailored his re-election message of economic fairness and opportunity to his audience of…