The Obama campaign announced on Monday that it has received 10,000,000 contributions, setting a new record in modern politics. “Last night, this campaign reached 10,000,000 donations in 2012; a huge milestone and an historic record for grassroots politics,” wrote President
Over the past two weeks, the Republican and Democratic conventions have been billed as an opportunity to reset a presidential race that has remained unnervingly close. Trailing all year, Mitt Romney in particular needed the convention in Tampa, Fla., to
Herman Cain, who briefly led the Republican presidential field in national polls and exited the race following charges of sexual harassment, has moved on to his second act in American politics. Cain has been busy creating a network of affiliated
The Tea Party wants James Earl Jones to lower his booming bass voice. After the Star Wars actor compared the Tea Party to his racist grandmother on National Public Radio’s “Smiley and West,” he drew the ire of Tea Party
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter held a joint telephone press conference to react to Mitt Romney’s speech during the 103rd NAACP convention. On the call, they highlighted a clear contrast between President Obama’s forward-looking vision for
Today, sports icon Billie Jean King and actress Jane Lynch announced the formation of a super PAC designed to increase the political power of the lesbian community. Aptly named LPAC, the organization will provide financial backing to pro-lesbian candidates, whether
President Barack Obama urged Congress to approve a one-year extension of Bush tax cuts for families making less than $250,000 a year, just as Congress returned from the July Fourth recess today. The move is likely to set up another
Rather than helping black communities build wealth, recent studies show that the lending boom may have helped destroy it. A Pew Research Center analysis found that the wealth of blacks plunged 53 percent during the recession, driven by falling home
A new survey by Kelton Research found that more than 80 million Americans believe in UFOs, and 79 percent of Americans believe the government has kept information about them a secret. Respondents were also asked which candidate for president is
After voting Thursday, June 28, to hold the first African American Attorney General Eric Holder, in contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday that Holder’s actions do not constitute a crime and that he will not be prosecuted. By
The Supreme Court’s upholding of the Affordable Healthcare Act could have some unintended consequences for Americans who like to dine out. Experts report that the health care law could mean higher menu prices at restaurants, along with staffing cuts and
The House of Representatives voted to make history on Thursday, June 28. By a vote of 255 to 67 — with 108 democrats walking off the House floor in protest — Congress held Eric H. Holder, the first African American
On Tuesday, June 26, President Barack Obama made his second stop in Atlanta this year to meet with donors and attend fundraisers for his re-election effort. Air Force One touched down with the POTUS at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was greeted
