Politics
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Obama's Day, Nov. 20: East Asia Summit Plenary Session
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 In the morning, the President will participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership meeting at the Peace Palace. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will meet with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan on…
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Judge Blocks Birther Lawsuit
Judge blocks Birthers: Vermont Superior Court Judge Robert Bent ruled Wednesday that a suit to remove Obama from Vermont’s presidential ballot in last week’s election was invalid because the suit was filed in state court and not federal court. H. Brooke Paige, who unsuccessfully sought a U.S. Senate seat this year, had claimed that Obama…
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Watch This: Obama on Gaza and Israel
On Monday, while Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers traded fire and unsuccessful cease-fire proposals in their border conflict, a total of 38 Palestinians were killed, bringing the death toll since the start of Israel’s offensive to 109, including 56 civilians. Meanwhile, three Israeli civilians have been killed, and dozens have been wounded. On Sunday, President…
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Obama Makes History With Myanmar Visit
On Monday President Obama made history when he became the first American president to visit Myanmar. The trip is meant to highlight his success in pushing the country’s generals to enact changes that have unfolded with surprising speed over the past year. While the six-hour visit was criticized by human rights groups that thought it…
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Obama's Day, Nov. 19: Visiting Burmese President
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart Bangkok, Thailand en route Rangoon, Burma. The departure from Don Mueang International Airport and the arrival at Yangon International Airport will be open press. Later in the morning, the President…
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Romney's Diversity Handicap
(The Root) — Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have had some interesting takes on the scope and, uh, complexion of their Election Day throttling. The former governor was reportedly shell-shocked by the results. But they’re telling on themselves, as the old folks say. Romney hopped on a conference call with his wealthiest donors Wednesday and…
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Obama Needs Kerry, Not Rice, as Secretary of State
The Root’s contributing editor David Swerdlick makes the case at the Hill that the president should consider which nominee — Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry or United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice — would be the more politically expedient pick to replace Hillary Clinton. … By all accounts, Rice is an earnest, loyal and effective Obama lieutenant.…
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White Power in the Age of Obama
Writing at Ebony, David J. Leonard analyzes what he says are reactions to the “alarming message about demographic shifts and waning white male control” sent by the presidential election. The re-election of Barack Obama to the office of President of the United States prompted a wide range of hateful reactions. From tearful Romney supporters to…
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NAACP: Coal Hurting Communities of Color
(The Root) — It’s not news that coal-fired plants cause pollution, and it’s not surprising that it’s low-income people and people of color who tend to live closest to them. But “Coal Blooded: Putting Profits Before People,” a new report released this week by the NAACP and allies, breaks down the numbers to communicate just…
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Obama Nominates Black Gay Judge
In a decision that he says represents his “continued commitment to ensure the judiciary resembles the nation it serves,” President Barack Obama has nominated his first openly gay black judicial nominee for the federal court, putting forth Judge William L. Thomas for consideration for the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida. If…