WASHINGTON (AP) — Melody Barnes is leaving as White House chief domestic policy adviser at a time when President Barack Obama’s administration is getting little notice for its work on the home front to fix the struggling economy. SEE ALSO: Why Ron Paul Got A Free Pass Barnes, who will be gone by Tuesday, is […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for every American worker and unemployment benefits for millions, steering President Barack Obama toward a convincing victory over Republicans controlling the House. RELATED: GOP Give Xmas Gift to Obama The measure, expected to be cleared for Obama’s signature by the […]
Via: Baltimore Sun Stephanie Rawlings-Blake easily won in her first bid for the office, beating Republican Alfred V. Griffin III by a wide margin. She became mayor in February 2010 when, as city council president, she ascended to the position after Sheila Dixon’s resignation amid a corruption scandal. As expected, the election drew a low […]
The election of Barack Obama to America’s highest office — while stirring political activism in a new multiracial generation — it has also galvanized those of the opposite ilk. Not only has the xenophobic and often racist Tea Party come to the fore, but Obama’s ascendance has also brought Neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and seemingly every wing […]
While the death penalty has long been a hot-button political issue in the U.S., as of late it has not received as much attention as other controversial issues. In 2011, a number of high profile executions, as well as judges and politicians campaigning for office are once again making capital punishment a part of the mainstream political […]
92Q, Magic 95.9, WOLB 1010 and Spirit 1400 were in Mondawmin Mall all day Tuesday for voter registration. Tuesday was the last day to register to vote. Radio One would like to thank Mondawmin Mall and all those who registered or came by to show support. The earthquake did not seem to affect the flow […]
Photos by @robinrazzi 92Q, Magic 95.9, WOLB 1010 and Spirit 1400 were in Mondawmin Mall all day Tuesday for voter registration. Tuesday was the last day to register to vote. Radio One would like to thank Mondawmin Mall and all those who registered or came by to show support. The earthquake did not seem to […]
Via: The Baltimore Sun Last night’s debate drew over 400 spectators at The Empowerment Temple. Six candidates were present. Mayor Rawlings-Blake was not in attendance. According to the Mayor’s twitter account, she visited several Night Out events throughout the city. The Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, pastor of the Empowerment Temple, called out Rawlings-Blake in his opening […]
Radio One Baltimore’s “Rock the Vote” held at Bourbon Street was a great success. It brought out Congressman Elijah Cummings, Senator Catherin Pugh, Councilman Carl Stokes and hundreds of young adults. “Rock the Vote” mixed Hip Hop music with politics with performances by Smash, Skar Akbar, Wordsmith, Kartel, Conscious, Fuquwn, Igima, Billy Live and Comp. These […]
via: WBALTV.com Voters will be able to cast ballots at 47 locations that will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day through Thursday of next week. Early voting made its debut last month, in a six-day period in advance of the primary election. There are five early voting centers in Baltimore City, […]
