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Univeristy of Mississippi Students Counter Anti-Obama ‘Riot’ with UNITY March
Yesterday, we told you about students at the University of Mississippi who decided to burned Obama/Biden signs and spewing racial epithets in response to Obama’s reelection. Well, yesterday an even larger group of Ole Miss students got together for a unity march. Amazing.
Last Night’s Election Ushers In A RECORD Number of Female Senators
Last night’s election marked a very important milestone. 10 women were elected or re-elected to the Senate, bringing us to a record total of 20 female senators in Congress.
Does Obama’s Big Win Signal A ‘New America?’
According to Howard Fineman, Obama’s reelection signals the ascendancy of a “New America;” one typified by diversity, a global outlook, and “moving beyond centuries of racial, sexual, marital and religious tradition.” What does Obama’s victory mean to you? Is this a ‘New America?’
Today is the Day: GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!
This is it, folks. Election day is finally (read: mercifully) upon us. Please get out to the polls today and make your voice heard.
President Obama Makes Closing Argument w/ New Ad: “the last thing we should do is turn back now”
Hot on the heels of a decisive victory over GOP rival Mitt Romney in last night’s foreign policy debate, the Obama campaign has released a new ad entitled “Determination,” The 1 minute spot acts as a closing argument for the President, outlining his future plans for the nation.
The Tea Party’s Uber-Racist ‘Obama Phone’ Ad, And The Black Man Behind It
A new political ad, brought to you by The Tea Party Victory Fund and currently running in white Ohio counties, definitely ranks up there amongst the most racist ads we’ve ever seen. What’s even more maddening, the creator of the ad is former Ohio secretary of state Ken Blackwell; a black man.
Chief Keef Facing Jail Time Over Pitchfork Media ‘Gun Range’ Interview
Prosecutors asserted that Chief Keef belongs in jail, or at the very least house arrest, during a juvenile court hearing yesterday. They site his failure to procure a GED by a court ordered deadline, as well as a widely-criticized interview with Pitchfork Media at a gun range.
Supreme Court To Decide The Fate of Affirmative Action
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. Legal experts and activists say the case could lead to the end of affirmative action in higher education. Do you support affirmative action? Can it be saved?
Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.8 Percent; Lowest in FOUR YEARS
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8% last month. These are the lowest unemployment numbers we’ve seen in four years, undoubtedly giving President Obama a very important victory heading into election day.
Judge BLOCKS Pennsylvania Voter ID Law
A judge has blocked Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law from going into effect on Election Day. Under this ruling, the law can go into full effect next year, but will not impact this year’s election.
This Day In History: Thurgood Marshall Becomes First Black Supreme Court Justice
45 years ago today, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. We salute the legacy of the late Justice Marshall
AP: President Obama Would Win If Election Was Today
According to the Associated Press, if the election were held today, President Obama would have enough electoral votes to seize victory over GOP contender Mitt Romney. He needs 270 electoral votes to win reelection. The pressure on Romney to turn things around in these final weeks is now more intense than ever, as a path […]