Barack Obama

President Obama Lauds Barney Frank for Championing Finance Reform, Affordable Housing, LGBT Rights

Andy Towle November 28, 2011

President Obama released a statement on Barney Frank's retirement: This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of … [Read more...] about President Obama Lauds Barney Frank for Championing Finance Reform, Affordable Housing, LGBT Rights

Apparently, this Russian newswoman wasn't really giving Barack Obama the finger. She thought she was only broadcasting audio, and the intended … [Read more...] about NEWS: George Michael Improves, Pakistan Rages, Black Friday Brawls, And The Russian Bird

Andy Towle November 22, 2011

Think Progress reports on the new Mitt Romney national campaign ad:The ad features a voice-over of Obama saying “if we keep talking about the economy, … [Read more...] about New Mitt Romney Ad Falsely Attributes McCain Quote to Obama: VIDEO

Andy Towle November 21, 2011

Artist Shepard Fairey has designed a new poster for the 99 Percent Movement featuring a protester in a Guy Fawkes mask, based on his iconic … [Read more...] about Shepard Fairey Designs ‘Occupy Hope’ Poster

Andy Towle November 18, 2011

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, the man who allegedly shot a bullet that struck a White House window and has been charged with the attempted … [Read more...] about Man Charged with Attempt to Assassinate Obama Says He’s the Second Coming of Christ: VIDEO

Andy Towle November 16, 2011

Copyranter reports that Benetton unveiled several banners featuring prominent leaders engaged in kisses, in a campaign with the tagline … [Read more...] about Obama Kisses Chinese Leader Hu Jintao, Venezuelan Dictator Hugo Chavez in Benetton’s ‘Unhate’ Campaign

Andy Towle November 16, 2011

Someone fired a gun at the White House, perhaps last Friday: The Secret Service is investigating how a bullet hit an exterior window of the White … [Read more...] about Bullet Strikes a White House Window

Andy Towle November 14, 2011

The Supreme Court announced today that it would hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act this term, … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Hear Health Care Reform Case This Term

Andy Towle November 10, 2011

Edward DuMont, who was nominated 18 months ago by President Obama to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and has yet … [Read more...] about Gay Federal Judge Candidate Asks Obama to Withdraw Nomination, Says Delay is Harming the Court

Andy Towle November 2, 2011

President Obama recognized gay parents in a proclamation issued yesterday for National Adoption Month. Said Obama, in part: The decision to adopt a … [Read more...] about Obama Backs Gay Parents in Proclamation for National Adoption Month