New BET Poll Surveys Black Voters in Battleground States
A poll conducted by BET NEWS gauges Black voters' views on a broad range of issues....
Commentary: Forget the Swing States; It's a 50-State Election
In this election, every vote in every state matters....
In a First, Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites
Black voters overwhelmingly turned out for President Obama, while many whites stayed home....
A Census First: Black Voter Turnout Passes Whites
Black voters turned out in historic numbers in 2012, giving President Obama the edge....
A State-by-State Look at the East Coast Superstorm
More than 7.5 million homes and businesses lost power and at least 18 people died as a result of Hu...
First Lady Boosts On-Base Jobs for Service Spouses
First Lady Michelle Obama pushes for jobs on or near bases for military spouses and veterans....
Voters Likely to Hand GOP Big Governorship Wins
WASHINGTON – Republicans are anticipating major gains in governorships across the nation's in...
Wave of Anti-Abortion Bills Advance in the States
Dozens of bills are advancing through statehouses nationwide that would put an array of new obstacl...
Commentary: The Fight for Voting Rights Is Far From Over
The passage of strict voter identification laws in Virginia signals that the attack on voting right...
The Pendulum of Justice Swings Between Joy and Despair
Feb. 27 shows that from hour-to-hour the pendulum of justice can swing from joy to despair....
Obama Picks North Carolina to Win NCAA Title
President Obama’s 2012 NCAA championship bracket reveals that he favors North Carolina, coincidenta...
Today at the White House: Nov. 28, 2011
The White House zeros in on the payroll tax, European economic crisis, presidential travel and yout...
President Obama Travels to Puerto Rico
President Obama's trip to the small island aims to help him win support among mainland Latino voter...
Jay-Z to Perform at Obama Event in Ohio
Hov lends his support to the president's campaign on the eve of Election Day....
Obama Visits in Britain with the Royals
The president and first lady spent time with the royal family and then headed to consultations with...
Voting Eligibility Challenges Continue To Threaten to Wreck Havoc on Nov. 4
Some Black voters are wondering whether their vote will even count on Nov. 4....
What's So Super About Tuesday? 419 GOP Delegates
Super Tuesday probably won't settle much in the race for the Republican nomination....
In Gender Gap War, GOP Losing Among Women
A new USA Today/Gallup poll shows Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee, trails Obama amo...
Commentary: Stand Up for Our Voting Rights
U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel urges all Americans to fight new rules that make it more difficult for som...
Florida Citizens Groups Take Voting Rights Battle to Court
Attorneys for the League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote and the Florida Public Interest ...