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Young undocumented immigrants get reprieve under new U.S. government policy
Undocumented immigrants brought to the United States by their parents before the age of 16 are about to get a reprieve from the threat of deportation that's long hung over their heads. The Obama administration announced a new proposal to suspend deportations of specific immigrants and grant them work authorization.
Google searches paint a picture of how racism still infects America, hurt Obama
With billions of Google searches conducted across the country, it can be a powerful tool in divining what really interests Americans. For example, porn is a more popular search than weather. But it can also provide political intelligence, as one Harvard researcher recently discovered.
Republicans, Democrats, come out strongly against negative Obama ad campaign
Early Thursday the New York Times reported word of an ad campaign being considered by a major conservative donor. It would have tried to tie President Barack Obama to controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright. But just as fast as the story broke, Republicans and Democrats condemned it and the project was quickly cancelled.
Obama's 'evolution' on same-sex marriage mobilizes Latino supporters
President Barack Obama's announcement that he supported same-sex marriage has mobilized Latino voters. A largely Roman Catholic group, Latino Americans actually support same-sex marriage in slightly higher numbers than the average American.
Obama, Romney, trade barbs, seek to define the other in advance of election
Ask Barack Obama about Mitt Romney and you'll get a story about a vampire capitalist. Ask Romney about Obama and you'll hear debt-deficits-spending. Each is trying to define the other in the eyes of the voters in hopes of winning the upcoming election.
Commentators suggest Obama took a political risk in backing same-sex marriage
On Wednesday, in an interview with ABC News, President Barack Obama declared his personal support for same-sex marriage. But some commentators say that may cost him electoral support, particularly with African-American voters.
Obama publicly declares support for same-sex marriage; Romney opposes
President Barack Obama shook up the presidential campaign on Wednesday by declaring his support for same-sex marriage. The decision comes after two members of his leadership team declared their own support.
Indiana GOP primary highlights a key question: Should Republicans work with Obama?
Dick Lugar, the long-serving Republican U.S. Senator from Indiana, has a history of bipartisanship and working collaboratively with various presidents. Now, in a tight primary election, his opponent is shoving that bipartisanship in his face. But is that what's best for America?
Arts advocate critical of Obama's Turnaround Arts Initiative for select U.S. schools
President Barack Obama's administration rolled out a new program that seeks to turn around underperforming schools by integrating the arts into the core curriculum of each school. But a former federal education official and arts advocate said it's the wrong approach to funding arts education.
Obama set to address the nation from Afghanistan Tuesday night
President Barack Obama will make an address on Afghanistan and other national security matters Tuesday night his office announced this afternoon. The 10-minute address will be his first since his national address as Congress grappled with increasing the nation's debt ceiling last summer.
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