Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 546

ROLAND S. MARTIN: The Hypocrisy Of America's Cuba Policy

By Roland S. Martin Editor-in-Chief RolandMartinReports.com For more than 50 years, the United States has had an embargo against the island of Cuba, all because we supposedly hate communism and believe the nation 90 miles from our border should institute democracy. As the GOP candidates battle it out for votes in Florida's election on Tuesday, [...]

TJMS: No More Hidden Airline Fees? New DOT Rules Force Airlines To Disclose All Taxes And Fees In Advertised Fares

Roland Martin talks with Kevin Mitchell, chairmen of the Business Travel Coalition about new Department of Transpiration rules that force airlines to include all mandatory taxes and fees in the advertised fares.

Jon Stewart Rips Newt Gingrich Moon Colony: He Wants To Be 'Lunar Trump' (VIDEO)

Source: Katla McGlynn / The Huffington Post Before even seeing the epic "Moon plans" portion of last night's CNN debate, Jon Stewart dedicated a segment on his Thursday night show to frontrunner Newt Gingrich's mission to have a permanent base on the moon. "Did he start with a Death Star and get kind of reigned in?" Stewart wondered [...]

GOP Congressional Candidate Mark Oxner Releases Slave-Ship Campaign Ad (VIDEO)

Source: Alana Horowitz / The Huffington Post Mark Oxner, a Republican congressional candidate from Florida, released a 39-second spot this week depicting the Obama administration as a slave ship. To read this article in its entirety visit The Huffington Post.

Gingrich's 'Moon Colony' Challenged (VIDEO)

Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul challenge Newt Gingrich's spending projects. WATCH:

ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Obama Interview Looks Forward To Election Issues

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Wolf Blitzer Delivers Fact Check To Romney (VIDEO)

Romney says he doubts he was associated with an ad criticizing Gingrich for calling Spanish "the language of the ghetto" WATCH:

Candidates Clash At GOP Debate (VIDEO)

The four GOP candidates face off on immigration, health care and tax reports during a CNN debate in Jacksonville. WATCH:

Ford Posts Biggest Profit Since 1998

Source: Chris Isidore / CNN Money NEW YORK – Ford reported its best annual earnings since 1998 on Friday, making 2011 the second most profitable year in the company's 109-year history. But much of the profit was attributed to a non-cash gain, as it put a large tax credit from past losses on its balance [...]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Speaks On College Affordability

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama Speaks on college affordability at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan