All posts tagged "President Obama"
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Emma Von Zeipel | April 28, 2017
Trump Signs Order to Reverse Obama’s Ban on Offshore Drilling
The order expands drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
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Alec Siegel | April 5, 2017
White House: Chemical Attack in Syria is Obama’s Fault
Syrian government forces are thought to have carried out the attack, which killed up to 100 people.
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Mariam Jaffery | February 4, 2017
Chance the Rapper Models a New Line of Obama Appreciation Gear
The hip-hop star is showing off his gratitude for the former First Family.
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Alec Siegel | January 13, 2017
Obama Ends Special Asylum Rule for Cuban Migrants
Capping off an effort to normalize relations with our neighbor.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 11, 2017
Will Obama Commute Chelsea Manning’s Sentence?
She's on the shortlist.
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Emma Von Zeipel | December 14, 2016
John Legend Urges Obama to Pardon Non-Violent Offenders
The singer wrote an open letter to the president.
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Alec Siegel | November 8, 2016
Global Environmental Groups Band Together to Oppose Dakota Access Pipeline
Twenty six groups from around the planet sent a letter to banks who helped finance the project.
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Rant Crush | November 1, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: November 1, 2016
Misspelled hashtags, poop, and some awesome dancing.
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Rant Crush | October 19, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: October 19, 2016
This is RantCrush.
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 12, 2016
President Obama Wants People To Move To Mars by 2030
President Obama likes space. In fact, he likes it so much that he wants people to go there–and not...
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 9, 2016
President Obama Signs Historic Sexual Assault Bill into Law
This is a big deal.
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Alec Siegel | September 28, 2016
Congress Votes to Override Veto of ‘Sponsors of Terrorism’ Bill
President Obama's fist veto override.
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Alec Siegel | September 21, 2016
What did Obama Talk about at his Final U.N. General Assembly Address?
His eighth and final address.
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Emma Von Zeipel | September 9, 2016
Newly Discovered Parasite Named After Obama, Since It’s “Cool As Hell”
Obama also has a hairworm, a spider, a lichen, a fish, and an extinct lizard named after him.
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Alec Siegel | September 6, 2016
Obama Pledges $90 Million to Clear Laos of Undetonated Bombs
That is double the amount the U.S. currently pays.
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Alec Siegel | August 26, 2016
Obama Announces the Largest Protected Marine Monument on Earth
The monument covers hundreds of thousands of miles near Hawaii.
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Alec Siegel | August 16, 2016
Trump Vows to ‘Destroy’ ISIS, Use ‘Extreme Vetting’ on Immigrants
Almost his entire foreign policy speech centered on ISIS and immigration.
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Emma Von Zeipel | August 5, 2016
Obama: Islamic State Will Be Defeated, But Independent Attacks Still a Threat
What you need to know about Obama's press conference.
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Alec Siegel | August 4, 2016
U.S. Pays Iran $400 Million: Ransom or Routine?
Those opposed to the Iran nuclear deal are calling it a ransom payment.
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Rant Crush | June 30, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: June 30, 2016
Lady Gaga, the Dalai Lama, and a lesson from our President about populism.
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Alec Siegel | June 2, 2016
U.S. Imposes New Rules on Ivory Trade
Sales of the prized tusks are nearly banned
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Mariam Jaffery | April 24, 2016
Obama Doesn’t Want Families To Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11
A piece of bipartisan legislation could have implications for U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 23, 2016
FDA Cracks Down on Painkiller Labeling
Will this help end the high rates of addiction and death?
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Alexis Evans | March 15, 2016
We Have Obama to Blame for Cat Videos & Drake v. Meek Mill, Says Twitter
He's also to blame for you reading this post right now.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 15, 2016
Who is on Obama’s SCOTUS Nominee Short List?
Sri Srinivasan, Merrick Garland, and Paul Watford remain on the list.
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Sean Simon | February 21, 2016
The 3 Dumbest Reasons To Block Obama’s SCOTUS Pick
Check out the silliest reasons that people want to stop Obama's SCOTUS nomination.
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Ajla Glavasevic | February 17, 2016
What Does Antonin Scalia’s Death Mean for the Supreme Court?
A look at his life and legacy.
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Julia Bryant | February 5, 2016
President Obama Visits an American Mosque For the First Time
The President's latest attempt to reduce Islamophobia
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 31, 2016
Facebook Cracks Down on Gun Sales Through the Site
New polices are in the works.
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Ajla Glavasevic | January 22, 2016
The Federal Government’s Immigration Showdown: SCOTUS Will Decide
How will Obama's executive actions fare?