Jenée 's Blog Postings
Obama on IRS: 'Outrageous'
The president called the targeting of conservative groups "outrageous" and said he "will not tolerate it." Will critics be satisfied with his response?
Obama on Health Care: Don't Be Bamboozled
In remarks touting the health care legislation's benefits for women and families, the president warned against misinformation.
Obama to Nominate Mel Watt to Head FHFA
If confirmed, the North Carolina congressman and former Black Caucus chair will run a key housing-regulatory agency.
The Root's 'Nerd Prom' Highlights
Via Twitter, our favorite jokes and celebrity run-ins from the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Obama on Background-Check Vote: 'Shameful'
The Senate's defeat of a bipartisan gun-buyer background-check bill inspired unusually harsh words from the president.
Celeb Group to Obama: Be 'Smart on Crime'
An unlikely coalition of stars, activists, elected officials and athletes has a drug-policy message for the president.
Joe Biden to Make Civil Rights Trip to Selma
The vice president will wrap up Black History Month by taking part in the annual crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Black Leaders Score Obama's Speech
Talking to The Root, black lawmakers gave it high marks, and NAACP's Ben Jealous praised "the president's swag."
The Environment and Obama: What's Next?
As he starts a second term, we look at how he's addressed eco-hazards in poor and minority areas.
How Will Obama Tackle Education Reform?
As we count down to a second term, a look at his approach to the achievement gap.
