Melvyn Fein: a million little Obamas
Now that he has been out of office for over a year, Barack Obama is thinking about his future.
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Yes on state Issue 1 for congressional redistricting reform in Ohio: endorsement editorial
State Issue 1 on the May 8 primary ballot offers Ohioans a long-sought chance to reform how the state draws its congressional districts. The Ohio legislature proposed Issue 1 with overwhelming House and Senate support.
America’s first black billionaire: Trump economy has been good for African-Americans
BET founder Robert L. Johnson, America's first black billionaire, said during a CNBC appearance Friday that black Americans should be encouraged by the growing economy under President Donald Trump. He cited the December jobs report showing that unemployment among black workers was at its lowest since the Labor Department began tracking the data in 1972.
Mother to Dreamer daughter: We’ll continue to fight
Immigration activists stage a civil disobedience protest to shut down Independence Avenue March 5 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Congress failed to come up with a solution for immigrants brought here as children.
EPA says ‘unprecedented’ number of death threats against Pruitt
'When you lose that power': How John Kelly faded as White House disciplinarian After White House chief of staff John F. Kelly pressured President Trump last fall to install his top deputy, Kirstjen Nielsen, atop the Department of Homeland Security, the president lost his temper John Kelly blew up at Trump in Oval Office meeting, threatened to quit - White House Chief of Staff John Kelly threatened to quit on March 28, according to sources familiar with the events. - What I'm hearing: Kelly blew up at Trump in an Oval Office meeting that day 1 Man Dead, 6 Firefighters Hurt Following 4-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower - NEW YORK - A man has died of his injuries following a four-alarm fire at Trump Tower.
‘Great Read’ Says Twitter’s CEO About Article Advocating…
'When you lose that power': How John Kelly faded as White House disciplinarian After White House chief of staff John F. Kelly pressured President Trump last fall to install his top deputy, Kirstjen Nielsen, atop the Department of Homeland Security, the president lost his temper John Kelly blew up at Trump in Oval Office meeting, threatened to quit - White House Chief of Staff John Kelly threatened to quit on March 28, according to sources familiar with the events. - What I'm hearing: Kelly blew up at Trump in an Oval Office meeting that day 1 Man Dead, 6 Firefighters Hurt Following 4-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower - NEW YORK - A man has died of his injuries following a four-alarm fire at Trump Tower.
The Uncommonly Good Obama Portraits
Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand between their portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., February 12, 2018. ve read plenty about the official portraits of Barack Obama, painted by Kehinde Wiley, and Amy Sherald's Michelle Obama.
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 228
Born in Centralia, Illinois in 1937, Burris attended Southern Illinois University and then got a law degree from Howard. Burris was a successful man, as his ridiculously braggart grave suggests.
Democrats blew their chance
There are approximately 800,000 "Dreamers" and the Democrats don't care want happens to them. President Donald Trump offered citizenship to 1,000,600, more than the Democrats wanted and they refused.
Trump tried going big on DACA. Now he should go small
President Trump's tweet promising "NO MORE DACA DEAL" was an Easter gift to Democrats, letting them off the hook for their failure to seriously negotiate an immigration agreement. Rather than pulling the plug on any Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals talks, Trump should offer Democrats a simple deal: He would agree to codification of President Barack Obama's DACA action in exchange for funding for the president's border wall.
Brazil’s ex-president Lula evades authorities with support of hundreds
Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defied a judge's order to turn himself in to police on Friday and start serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery that would likely end his hopes of regaining the presidency. Mr Lula remained holed up inside the headquarters of a steelworkers union in metropolitan Sao Paulo, surrounded by hundreds of fervent supporters, creating a standoff expected to stretch into the weekend.
Analysis: If Trump really wants to go after Amazon, he has options
President Donald Trump is livid with Amazon, attacking the company on Twitter and accusing it of taking advantage of the U.S. government to gain an unfair advantage over its competitors. President Donald Trump is livid with Amazon, attacking the company on Twitter and accusing it of taking advantage of the U.S. government to gain an unfair advantage over its competitors.
Calls to criminally prosecute immigrants who cross illegally into US – Attorney General
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ramped up calls on Friday to criminally prosecute immigrants who cross illegally into the United States, adding to a barrage of statements on immigration by the administration of President Donald Trump this week. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ramped up calls on Friday to criminally prosecute immigrants who cross illegally into the United States, adding to a barrage of statements on immigration by the administration of President Donald Trump this week.
Trey Gowdy’s Job Is Important. Why Isn’t He Doing It?
If you follow the activities of Rep. Trey Gowdy , you could be forgiven for having no idea that he oversees the chief investigative arm of the legislative branch. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which Gowdy chairs, is designed to be a watchdog for the American people.
Dante RamosSave gas; restrain the American driver’s id
Weekend do-it-yourselfers salivate over heavy-duty tools. "Professional-quality" pots, pans, mixers, immersion circulators , and Viking ranges are de rigueur in today's home kitchens.
Trump wants out of Syria, but don’t say ‘timeline’
President Donald Trump has spoken: He wants U.S. troops and civilians out of Syria by the fall. But don't call it a "timeline."
Fact check: Donald Trump claims he has a 50% approval rating
TRUMP: "Thank you to Rasmussen for the honest polling. Just hit 50 percent, which is higher than Cheatin' Obama at the same time in his Administration."
Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure border
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: In this June 13, 2006, file photo, Utah National Guard soldiers work on extending a border fence in San Luis, Ariz., President Donald Trump said April 3, 2018, he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.
The Latest: Stevie Wonder releases ‘Dream Still Lives’ video
The Latest on commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. : Stevie Wonder has released a video featuring celebrities espousing the need to continue the works of the Rev.
Ap Fact Check: Trump cites questionable job approval rating
TRUMP: "Thank you to Rasmussen for the honest polling. Just hit 50 percent, which is higher than Cheatin' Obama at the same time in his Administration."