politics

Winter Olympics 2014 News: Gay Protester Detained During Olympic Torch Relay; What Did He Do?

Although the Winter Olympics in Sochi do not officially start until February, the controversy over host Russia's anti-gay laws is heating up - just as people expected

Israel News 2014: Ariel Sharon, Former Prime Minister, Dies At 85

Ariel Sharon, the former Prime Minister of Israel who has been in a coma for eight years, has passed away today at the age of 85.

Top 10 Political Mistakes of 2013: Obamacare, Rob Ford, and Anthony Weiner's Mayoral Run Among Highlights

Give that man some water Give that man some water Marco Rubio was a serious 2016 GOP Presidential candidate until 'watergate' happened. The Florida Senator's response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address was supposed to be a hallmark moment in the senator's rising career.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Michelle Obama Voices Support For Activists on Twitter, Says 'We're With You'

First Lady Michelle Obama voiced her support for immigration reform on Twitter this week after President Barack Obama addressed the issue during a west coast trip.

Immigration News 2013: Pres. Obama Responds to Heckler, Says He Doesn't Have Power to Stop Deportations

President Barack Obama was making a speech in San Francisco on Monday when a young person -- who was part of a crowd that the White House assembled for the event -- interrupted the Commander in Chief and called for faster progress on immigration

Rob Ford Update: Toronto Mayor Says He's 'Best Father Around'

Mayor Rob Ford makes headlines by attempting to defend his image once again. Thestar.com discusses some of the details on his interview with Bill Weir for the Anderson Cooper 360 Show.

Chicano Studies to Latin Studies, and Growing Interests Courses and Programs Grow Nationwide

Since Latino Studies first became available over 40 years ago, the number Latino Studies programs being offered has risen to around the country is around 440.

Election Results 2013 NYC: Bill de Blasio Defeats Joe Lhota in Overwhelming Victory

Bill de Blasio completed his campaign on Tuesday afternoon in Crown Heights and patiently awaited the results of an election that was lopsided throughout the day.

NYC Mayoral Exit Polls 2013: Bill de Blasio, Joe Lhota Square Off Amid Low Turnout

The long journey has finally reached its climax for NYC mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota

Bill de Blasio NYC Mayoral Race 2013 Poll: Democrat Holds Commanding 41-Point Lead Over Bloomberg Heir

Bill de Blasio rallied from being one of the most unlikely democratic candidates for New York City Mayor to possibly winning the entire mayoral election in a massive landslide

America Ferrera Discusses her American Pride and Prop 187

America Ferrera, America’s plum Latina sweetheart, opens up about growing up in Los Angeles, politics and more, on an episode of "Cafecito." The Honduran actress met up with the NBC Latino funded conversational segment at the Voto Latino Power Summit in Washington, DC, earlier this year.

Jersey Shore's JWoww vs Chris Christie: 'I'm Going To Come After You' Over Same-Sex Marriage Veto

Jenni “JWoww” Farley, who came to fame on MTV’s Jersey Shore, is going toe-to-toe with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who opposes gay marriage.

Obamacare Bill: Republicans Threaten Government Shutdown to Defund Healthcare Bill

Barack Obama called Republicans out, on Thursday, for compromising a government shutdown, and possibly causing a debt default, in their newest attempt to oust Obamacare.

Eric Holder Announces Justice Department Drops Mandatory Minimums for Some Drug Offenses

The Justice Department has announced a change to the way some drug offenders will be charged. The Justice Department has announced a change to the way some drug offenders will be charged.