A white mayoral candidate in Oklahoma who performed in drag and blackface as a character named “Pollyester Kotton” is now apologizing for what he categorized as “satire.” Bill Helton, a hair dresser currently serving as Elk City’s commissioner, told KFOR that he meant no harm when he created Kotton (yep, with a K); a character inspired […]
We’re in the midst of March Madness and brackets have been filled out everywhere, including in the White House. President Obama recently shared his prediction for who he believes will win the NCAA men’s basketball championship. His prediction? The president thinks Kentucky will go all the way this year. Obama has filled out a bracket every […]
Hillary Clinton, a possible 2016 Democratic presidential contender, slammed the Republican Party for delaying Loretta Lynch’s confirmation Monday, accusing leaders of blocking the first Black female U.S. Attorney General. Lynch’s nomination, announced last fall, has been bedeviled by a series of delays orchestrated by Republicans. On Monday, leaders sandbagged the nomination approval by tying it […]
Famous neurosurgeon Ben Carson is no stranger to garnering a few side-eyes for questionable comments (remember when he said this), but his latest — an argument insisting homosexuality is a choice — is a major eyebrow-raiser. Carson, who is said to be a potential Republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election, argued that being gay […]
Going where no president has ever gone before, Barack Obama appeared on Zach Galifianakis’ web-based talk show “Between Two Ferns” on Tuesday to spar back and forth with the awkward comedian and crack a few jokes. According to the White House, Obama took part in the Funny or Die web series to encourage young people to […]
Talk about making a statement. The first round of guests who will be seated with First Lady Michelle Obama when President Barack Obama delivers his 2014 State of the Union Address on Tuesday has been released, and it looks like Jason Collins and Boston Marathon bombing survivors have made the cut. Collins’ attendance is set […]
