Barack Obama

Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers

It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence. 

May 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider

It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider

A new study shows that Fox viewers are even worse informed than those who consume no news at all.

May 22, 2012 / Ben Adler

Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle

Even after it was known that Jamie Dimon’s bank blew more than $2 billion, Barack Obama still had praise for the intellect of his political backer.

May 17, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

The president’s endorsement of same-sex marriage is a testament to the generations of activists who waged a brave and often lonely battle for gay rights.

May 16, 2012 / The Editors

What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage? What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage?

What if heterosexual couples voluntarily refused the benefits of marriage that are denied to most of our gay and lesbian friends and family?

May 14, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats

How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?

May 14, 2012 / Chris Hayes

No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters

The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.

May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith

The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues

President Obama may be the first president to endorse same-sex marriage, but we still have a long way to go before the Defense of Marriage Act and statewide bans are repealed.

May 10, 2012 / Press Room

Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion

Once again President Barack Obama has come tantalizingly close to being terrific.

May 10, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Republicans and conservatives are making contradictory arguments in response to President Obama’s announcement that he supports marriage equality. 

May 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

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