Politics
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The Fallacy of Bipartisanship
If, as most legal observers seem to expect, the Supreme Court in June overturns the most important provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it will be a major setback for President Barack Obama at a crucial time in his re-election campaign. No matter how some overly optimistic commentators try to spin it…
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Obama's Day, April 2: Hosting North American Leaders' Summit
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.Later in the morning, the President will host Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President…
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Time to Stand Up to Police Mistreatment
We can be sure about one thing as we try to understand the Trayvon Martin case: There will be other Trayvon Martins. Maybe tomorrow or next week or next month, other young black men will die under ambiguous circumstances at the hands of law enforcement — or, in Martin’s case, law enforcement’s surrogate: an overzealous…
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Trayvon Martin and Vigilante Justice
The tragic death of Trayvon Martin has ignited a firestorm of emotion across the country, in the African-American community and beyond. At the heart of the case are centuries-old ideologies about black masculinity and white fear. Recently, a group named the New Black Panther Party offered $10,000 to anyone who makes a citizen’s arrest of…
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Why Obama Will Never Call Out Racism
In a piece for Time, Touré explains why he believes the president will never really tackle race head-on. Barack Obama is not a black leader. He’s a leader who’s black. This is not an insignificant distinction. In order to become President, he had to promise to be President for all the people and not be…
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What Did Rick Santorum Call Obama?
What did Rick Santorum call Obama? “We know the candidate Barack Obama, what he was like — the anti-war government nig … ,” he seems to say, then suddenly stopping, and changing tack to add: “America was a source for division around the world, that what we were doing was wrong.” Was he going or…
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Living While Obama: Air Force One Departure
President Barack Obama boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on March 30 en route to Burlington, Vt., and Portland, Maine, to attend campaign events. Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
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Michelle Obama to Guest on 'Biggest Loser'
According to the Washington Post, first lady Michelle Obama will appear on NBC’s The Biggest Loser. On the weight-loss reality show where contestants compete through exercise regimens, Mrs. Obama will reportedly invite the cast to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a physical challenge and a pep talk.The Washington Post reports: The Loser-ettes don’t get to see…
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Obama's Day, March 30: Campaigning in Vermont
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route Burlington, Vermont. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Burlington Air National Guard Base are open press.In Burlington, the President will deliver remarks at…
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Watch This: Obama's Sexy and He Knows It
Baracksdubs made this mashup of “I’m Sexy and I Know It” and public-domain whitehouse.gov clips of President Obama. If it doesn’t at least make you crack a smile, you should re-evaluate your patriotism. Or at least your appreciation for the ridiculous things the Internet has to offer. Read more at Jezebel. Like The Root on…