Obama: Techies Also Deserve the Spotlight

Obama: Techies Also Deserve the Spotlight

At the White House Science Fair, the president said that young inventors and researchers deserve as much attention as athletes are given.

Calif. Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Calif. Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Proposition 8 violates the right to equal protection, a federal appeals panel ruled.

Why Obama Should Run on His Record

Why Obama Should Run on His Record

The economy's improving, he's winning wars and he's using Romney's health care plan -- why not take that case to America?

Anita Hill: Mortgage Plan a 'Quick Fix'

Anita Hill: Mortgage Plan a 'Quick Fix'

The attorney explains why the Obama administration's plan and fair-lending settlements don't address the full problem.

Nastiness Reigns in GOP Race

Nastiness Reigns in GOP Race

RightWatch: The negative ads that helped Romney win the Florida primary will hurt him in November.

Romney Wins Florida. Advantage: Obama

Romney Wins Florida. Advantage: Obama

Despite Mitt's win, the GOP slugfest continues as the president prepares for the general election.

Segregation Is Down. Great News, Right?

Segregation Is Down. Great News, Right?

But was it ever really a bad thing that black people lived together?

What's All the Fuss About in Mississippi?

What's All the Fuss About in Mississippi?

Lost in the furor over pardoned convicts: the truth about who received mercy and who didn't.

Al Sharpton on Why Newt's Failing in Florida

Al Sharpton on Why Newt's Failing in Florida

He talks to The Root about Gingrich's "dishonest" strategy and why they are not meeting on race.

Colorblind Racism: The New Norm

Colorblind Racism: The New Norm

The GOP candidates don't see their racial rhetoric as offensive. You got a problem with that?