Politics
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New Hampshire Tussles Over Voter ID Law
This year may be New Hampshire’s last to boast a high voter turnout. According to Colorlines contributor Aura Bogado, the state’s legislature and Gov. John Lynch have been wrestling over a controversial voter ID bill that touts such strict regulations that Lynch initially vetoed it. In response, the legislature has threatened to overrule his decision.…
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Egyptian Presidential Election Results Due Sunday
Egypt’s presidential race may finally conclude this Sunday, according to the BBC. In the meantime, as former president Hosni Mubarak‘s health fluctuates in prison where he is serving time for his numerous crimes, both candidates Mohammed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq have claimed the political seat. The delayed results of Egypt’s presidential run-off will be announced…
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Obama's Day, June 22: Speaking at Latino Politicians' Conference
Office of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Orlando, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Orlando International Airport are open press. While in Orlando, the President will deliver remarks at the…
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Crazy Talk: Obama Is 'Not Smart Enough'
Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) addressed a town hall Saturday, discussing his disagreement with President Obama on the issue of ending deportations of undocumented people brought to the United States as children. “Fair’s fair,” he said, adding, “You want to debate on the law? Fine, have that debate.” And then he proceeded to present his side…
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Obama's Day, June 21: Urging Stop to Interest-Rate Hike
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press. In the afternoon, the President and…
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Don't Put All Nonwhites in One Bucket
(The Root) — Recent census data reveal that, for the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half of all children born in the United States, with 50.4 percent of children under age 1 identified as Hispanic, black, Asian American or members of another ethnic minority group. In terms of the overall…
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The Affordable Care Act Can Help Millions
(Special to The Root) — Imagine the anxiety suffered by Tee McClenty, a medical technician and mother of a 19-year-old son, when she received a letter in the mail stating that his health care coverage had been dropped because he was no longer a full-time student. Imagine the distress that Denise Ybarra, a pediatric health…
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Crazy Talk: First Monkey President
With as much racist animosity as people have toward President Obama, you’d think they’d have enough inspiration to come up with some new insults and slurs. No such luck. Today we have a resurgence of the monkey-themed attacks on the president that have been around since 2008, this time from radio personality Barbara Espinosa, the…
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Obama's Day, June 19: G-20 Summit Closing Ceremony
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 In the morning, the President will attend the second plenary session of the G-20 Summit. This session is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will attend the third plenary session of the G-20 Summit. This…