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The White House Is Now on Tumblr Because of Course It Is

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:24 +0000

The Official White House Tumblr sounds like a parody website that would be full of political snark and GIFs. But it's not a parody. The recently launched page is actually the official Tumblr for the White House. Like, for real.

But that doesn't mean there isn't snark

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The Funniest Moments From the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:11 +0000

The annual White House Correspondents' dinner took place this past weekend, and it was a delight. We honestly think it was probably the best performance at one of these dinners since Stephen Colbert roasted George W. Bush right in front of him (this makes us cringe a little bit less though). Only we aren't talking about Conan O'Brien -- we're talking about President Obama, who really hammed it up this year.

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Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson, Nicki Minaj + More Urge President Obama to Reform US Drug Laws

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:34:48 +0000

Led by rap mogul Russell Simmons, over 100 celebrities -- including Will Smith, Susan Sarandon, Scarlett Johannson, Jennifer Hudson and Nicki Minaj -- have signed a letter urging President Obama to overhaul America's drug laws.

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Beyonce, Seth MacFarlane + More Use Social Media to Show Support for Marriage Equality

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:55:14 +0000

Yesterday, March 26, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments both for and against Prop 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state of California.

In addition to changing their social media profile pics into the Human Rights Campaign's red equality sign, some celebrities tweeted feverishly for the repeal of the proposition, while others took to Facebook to express their support for marriage equality. And over on Tumblr, famous names were invoked to make the point.

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The History Channel Denies Any Similarities Between President Obama + Satan in 'The Bible'

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:27:34 +0000

After receiving some judgment for seemingly styling their character of the devil after President Barack Obama, people behind the History Channel's mini-series 'The Bible' are denying any similarities between the leader of the free world and their depiction of Satan.

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President Barack Obama + The History Channel's Satan – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:58:14 +0000

The History Channel is trying a new approach to draw in viewers: serialized fictional dramas like 'The Bible' and ~~'Game of Vikings'~~ 'Vikings.' Strangely enough for something on the History Channel, neither program has pickers or pawn shops, and the 10-hour live-action version of the Bible has a Beelzebub who looks suspiciously like President Barack Obama.

Scathing political commentary? Or a makeup artist who desperately wanted a pink slip?

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Montrose Man Talks About Presidential Pardon

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:35:28 +0000

MONTROSE - A South Dakota drug convict pardoned by President Barack Obama says the pardon will improve both his personal and business life.

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Obama Weighs Stepping in on Gay Marriage Case

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:17:15 +0000

WASHINGTON - Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage - a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across the country.

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Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor + Beyonce Perform at President Obama's 2013 Inauguration [VIDEOS]

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:03:46 +0000

President Barack Obama, our 44th president, has been sworn in for his second term, and the inauguration was exactly the star-studded occasion we've come to expect from our celeb-popular Commander-in-Chief.

Case in point: Musical performances included James Taylor singing 'America the Beautiful,' followed by Kelly Clarkson's rendition of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and Beyonce wrapping things up with 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

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Celebrities Take to Twitter as President Obama Is Inaugurated for a Second Term

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:40:54 +0000

Just like us, when celebrities watch or are a part of something historical, they want to tweet about it. Which beats yet another missive about concert dates or a regretful shot of a naked body part.

Anyway, Monday's Presidential Inauguration was nothing shy of a major event for our country -- Barack Obama, our nation’s first African-American president, was sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day using MLK’s own bible, after which he gave an inspiring speech inclusive of many still-downtrodden groups and told us we have work to do to ensure freedom for all Americans.

Oh, and Michelle Obama has a new haircut!

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