politics

Shaquille O’Neal Endorses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
By Staff Contributor on October 28, 2013
Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has jumped into politics with an ad endorsing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for re-election. “I don’t endorse many politicians. But…
Morgan Freeman Slams Republican Party: I Think They’ve Destroyed Themselves
By Staff Contributor on October 25, 2013
Morgan Freeman has one thing to say to the Republican party: WTF? In an interview with The Daily Beast, Freeman slammed the GOP, saying they…
Government Reopens: President Obama Thanks “Democrats and Responsible Republicans” On Budget Deal
By Teghan Collins on October 17, 2013
Late Wednesday night, President Obama signed into law the budget deal that allows the debt ceiling to be raised and the United States from defaulting…
African-Americans Embrace Chris Christie In New Jersey
By Staff Contributor on October 3, 2013
In his otherwise successful 2009 gubernatorial campaign, Chris Christie didn’t exactly triumph in this predominantly African-American township west of Newark. In fact, he chalked up…
Booker Shrugs Off Twitter Exchange with Exotic Dancer
By Staff Contributor on September 26, 2013
Newark Mayor Cory Booker is known for engaging in casual banter on Twitter with people from all walks of life, and one of those private…
Al Sharpton Forgives RFK Jr.’s Diary Diss
By Staff Contributor on September 12, 2013
The Rev. Al Sharpton forgave Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Monday for a vicious attack in which the environmentalist said the civil-rights activist “has done more damage to…
Dennis Rodman Says He Held North Korean Leader’s Baby Daughter
By Staff Contributor on September 9, 2013
Retired NBA star Dennis Rodman has revealed the name of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s baby daughter and says he is planning a big…
Rand Paul: No ‘Objective Evidence’ African Americans are Prevented from Voting
By Staff Contributor on August 15, 2013
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that there is no “objective evidence” that African-American voters are being disenfranchised in modern elections. According to a tweet…
Oprah Winfrey Fundraising for Cory Booker
By Staff Contributor on July 31, 2013
New Jersey is getting some star power this week with Oprah Winfrey out to help Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s Senate bid. Winfrey is hosting a…
US Veteran Fails To Find Remains of Wingman
By Staff Contributor on July 29, 2013
A decorated Korean War veteran from Massachusetts left North Korea on Monday without fulfilling his mission: to travel the Chosin Reservoir battleground where he was…
Illinois Politician Racially Attacks Former Miss America Erika Harold
By Staff Contributor on June 20, 2013
A former Miss America winner who is now a GOP candidate for Congress was called a string of profane names today, including “street walker,” ”love…
Mississippi Governor Blames Low Literacy on Working Moms
By Staff Contributor on June 5, 2013
(Via our partner MommyBrown.com) The recently renewed debate over working mothers gained more traction Tuesday when a Republican governor suggested the country’s education problems were…
Ex-Miss America Erika Harold to Run for Congress
By Staff Contributor on June 4, 2013
Former Miss America Erika Harold is expected to announce Tuesday that she’ll run for Congress and challenge GOP Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois in a…
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Senator John McCain’s Son Gets Married in Beautiful Wedding
By Staff Contributor on June 4, 2013
(Via our partner Culturista.com) Senator John McCain’s son Jack McCain got married over the weekend in a beautiful wedding in San Francisco, California. The Arizona…
Blacks Outvoted Whites In 2012, The First Time On Record
By Staff Contributor on May 9, 2013
A new Census Bureau report provides more evidence that the changing demographics of the United States are having a deep impact at the voting booth….
President Obama Nominates Melvin Watt to Lead Mortgage Agency
By Staff Contributor on May 2, 2013
Yesterday, President Obama nominated Representative Melvin L. Watt, Democrat of North Carolina, to become the overseer of the government-backed mortgage financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie…
Obama Nominates Mayor Anthony Foxx For Transportation Secretary
By Staff Contributor on May 1, 2013
President Obama has announced Anthony Foxx as his nominee for Secretary of Transportation. Anthony Foxx is currently the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, which he…
President Obama To Keynote Planned Parenthood Gala
By Staff Contributor on April 24, 2013
“President Obama has done more than any president in history for women’s health and rights,” Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards said in a statement announcing…
Nevada Senator ‘Comes Out’ During Gay Marriage Debate
By Staff Contributor on April 23, 2013
According Las Vegas Sun, Nevada state Sen. Kelvin Atkinson decided to come out of the closet during a legislative debate Monday over a measure to…
Republicans To Spend $10 Million On Outreach to Minority Voters
By Staff Contributor on March 18, 2013
Republicans are to announce on Monday what they plan to do to attract a broader swathe of voters in the next elections, after a three-day…