Michelle Obama Stunner!
Is Michelle Obama changing the face of Black Women in America? Join Pat as she discusses the issue with author and educator Terre Holmes. More »
A Press Pause Exclusive: Ask Dr. Rola!
Dr. Rola Tomori is coming to Press Pause to share her vision on how to empower the community by improving the psychological wellbeing of individuals, through education, prevention and advocacy, both nationally and internationally. More »
A New Show, A New Focus!!!
Press Pause is now broadcasting live Saturdays at 4:00pm for all the political news, and the information you need to stay on top of Election 2012! Learn about our new focus on issues important to women, and much, much more! More »
Voter Suppression Tactics of the Right
Press Pause is keeping track of Conservative efforts around the country to suppress the votes of minorities, the elderly, and the young. Tune in for the latest news on nationwide legislation aimed at affecting the outcome of the Presidential election! More »
Coming to “Press Pause”: Sinclair Skinner – 1911 United Super Pac
Sinclair Skinner is an engineer, activist and civil rights champion, and one of the visionaries behind the 1911 United Super Pac. Join us on “Press Pause” as Pat and Sinclair discuss Citizens United, money in the 2012 election, and how 1911 United is working to level the playing field.
Next On Press Pause: What The Health Care Ruling Means for You
(Source: The White House)
Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling: They upheld the Affordable Care Act and ensured that millions of American families Lots of people have questions about the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court’s decision, and their health care coverage. Check out the Q&A below, or go to the Whitehouse.gov for more information — including President Obama’s remarks after the announcement will have access to health care and protection from the worst abuses of the insurance industry.
Q: Does this mean the health overhaul law is in place for good?
A: The decision effectively upholds the law for now, but its future depends on which party controls the White House and Congress after elections in November. President Barack Obama and most Democrats consider the law a signature achievement and want to move forward implementing it. Republicans, including presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney, have pledged to overturn it. They say they would offer an alternative proposal but haven’t been specific about what it would include.
Next on Press Pause: Wisconsin recall election opens an uphill battle for Democrats
By David Horsey, New York Times
There was a wee dram of good news for Democrats coming out of the Wisconsin recall election Tuesday. While a solid majority of voters chose to retain their Republican governor, Scott Walker, a similar majority told exit pollsters they planned to vote for President Obama in November.
It is small solace, however. Barack Obama carried Wisconsin with 56% of the vote in 2008 and has been expected to recapture the state with no great effort this year. To celebrate a likely victory that was already supposed to be in the bag seems like throwing a party because the sun rose again this morning. Plus, the exit poll result should come with an asterisk. CNN’s John King was a bit befuddled on election night when it turned out that Walker performed much better than exit polls indicated he would. King eventually attributed this statistical glitch to conservative voters who refused to cooperate with pollsters representing the evil liberal news media.
If it was indeed the case that the exit polls skewed left, then arguably Obama could have a bigger challenge in Wisconsin than anyone expects. And that would be more bad news for the Democrats from a state they once could count on.
Next On Press Pause: The Student Loan Crisis
According to the website “ForgiveStudentLoanDebt.com”, forgiving student loan debt would have an immediate stimulating effect on the economy. Join us live on “Press Pause” Saturday, May 19th when we talk to Robert Applebaum, Attorney and founder of ForgiveStudentLoanDebt.com joins Pat to discuss his movement, and HR4170, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012. Only on “Press Pause” with Patricia Wilson-Smith, Saturday at 4pm on WAEC 860 AM!
Previously on Press Pause: Landau Eugene Murphy Jr!!!!
This week “Press Pause” takes a music break with a whole hour with “America’s Got Talent 2011″ winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.! Pat is his biggest fan!!! Tune in to see how she holds up on air with this amazing crooner!
Previously on Press Pause: Derrick Ashong
Described by VanityFair.com as “a spirit of promise and hope and harmony” DNA’s band Derrick N. Ashong and Soulfège is a critically-acclaimed, refreshingly original and exciting group of musicians who produce an eclectic blend of Hip-Hop, Reggae, Funk, World Beat and West African Highlife music that has been featured in such major media as MTV Africa, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, MNet Africa, ABC Chronicle and BBC Worldservice, reaching 146 million listeners worldwide.
Tell The Truth and Shame the Devil!
The Obama Campaign has released an incredible response video to the random and factually challenged attacks Mitt Romney has been leveling against President Obama, especially since winning Wisconsin and presumably all-but clinching the deal on the Republican nomination. Good for him!
But I sure hope he does a little better with the fact-uating than he does in this clip, ‘cuz, he’s not exactly looking like a beacon of truth in this one. Share this!!!!!
Supreme court unlikely to delay Obama healthcare ruling
(Source: Reuters)
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared prepared to decide the fate of President Barack Obama’s sweeping healthcare law soon, rather than delaying for years a ruling on the mandate that Americans buy insurance or pay a penalty.
In the first of three days of historic arguments, the justices voiced doubt that a U.S. tax law requiring that people pay first and litigate later should postpone a ruling on the legal challenge to the president’s signature domestic legislative achievement.
At the core of the healthcare law, signed by Obama in 2010, is a requirement that people obtain health insurance by 2014 or pay a penalty. The question on Monday was whether people can challenge this so-called individual mandate before paying the penalty and seeking a refund.
The Obama administration and the challengers – including 26 of the 50 states – agreed that the case should be decided now. One of the four U.S. appeals courts that ruled on the law prior to the case going to the high court held that the tax law barred the challenges until the penalty was paid. The justices then appointed an outside private lawyer to argue that position.
A Powerful Tribute to Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin
What Everyone Should Know About Trayvon Martin
On February 26, 2012, a 17-year-old African-American named Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida. The shooter was George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old white man. Zimmerman admits killing Martin, but claims he was acting in self-defense. Three weeks after Martin’s death, no arrests have been made and Zimmerman remains free.
Here is what everyone should know about the case:
1. Zimmerman called the police to report Martin’s “suspicious” behavior, which he described as “just walking around looking about.” Zimmerman was in his car when he saw Martin walking on the street. He called the police and said: “There’s a real suspicious guy. This guy looks like he’s up to no good, on drugs or something. It’s raining and he’s just walking around looking about… These a**holes always get away” [Orlando Sentinel]
2. Zimmerman pursued Martin against the explicit instructions of the police dispatcher:
Dispatcher: “Are you following him?”
Zimmerman: “Yeah”
Dispatcher: “OK, we don’t need you to do that.”
[Orlando Sentinel]
