A Moore, Okla., elementary school took a direct hit from the massive tornado that ripped through the state. By early Tuesday morning, the medical examiner had confirmed 24 fatalities, but the toll was expected to rise. Read More
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Massive tornado rips through Oklahoma, dozens killed
7:26 PM on 5/20/2013
A devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., killed at least 24--and the death toll was expected to climb. The latest information, and how you can help. Read More
‘What the hell is going on?’ Questioning gun culture in the South
3:38 PM on 5/19/2013
MSNBC national reporter Trymaine Lee joined "MHP" on Saturday to discuss his devastating new report on guns, race, and politics in Louisiana. Read More
Army sexual assault prevention officer arrested for stalking ex-wife
8:18 PM on 5/16/2013
An Army officer in the Fort Campbell, Kentucky, sexual assault prevention office has been arrested for violating a restraining order that his ex-wife filed against him. Read More
Army prevention coordinator accused of ‘abusive sexual contact’
8:46 PM on 5/14/2013
For the second time in two weeks, an officer in charge of assault prevention programs in a branch of the U.S. military has himself been implicated in a sexual assault crime. Read More
Navratilova ‘passing the baton’ to fellow LGBT athlete Jason Collins
5:52 PM on 5/5/2013
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova discussed NBA veteran Jason Collins' revelation that he is gay and whether or not "coming out" still matters on Sunday's "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More
Bloomberg and NYPD struggle with ‘stop and frisk’ questions
9:37 PM on 5/2/2013
New York mayor Mike Bloomberg used a teen's shooting death as fodder in an argument with The New York Times over "stop-and-frisk," while NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly says black people are "understopped." Read More
‘Top Chef’ judge Colicchio on GMOs, and his food activism
7:50 PM on 4/30/2013
After being a guest on Sunday's "Melissa Harris-Perry," Craft Restaurants founder and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio took some time to share more thoughts with MSNBC.com on genetically-modified food and what it means to be a "food activist." Read More
Chicago student: ‘Violence will never cease until we find a way to make money out of peace’
5:14 PM on 4/14/2013
The Black Youth Project's Dennis Johnson detailed the cost of urban gun violence on Saturday's "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More
‘Test-and-punish’ sabotages quality of children’s education
5:40 PM on 4/10/2013
It's time to replace our high-stakes test-and-punish strategy with "intelligent accountability." Without major changes, we will be testing our nation to death. Read More
Editor admits ‘Being White in Philly’ article had ‘flaws’
3:05 PM on 3/12/2013
A recent Philadelphia Magazine cover story criticized for its negative portrayal of African American residents "had some some flaws in it," per an interview the magazine's editor conducted with theGrio's Todd Johnson. Read More
Detroit’s troubles: Takeover looms, former Mayor Kilpatrick convicted
7:06 PM on 3/11/2013
As Detroit waits to see whether an emergency manager will take over the city's finances, former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was convicted Monday in federal court of multiple counts of racketeering and extortion. Read More
‘Harlem Shake’ craze needs historical, cultural context
1:09 PM on 3/7/2013
“When communities create original art,” host Melissa Harris-Perry said on Sunday, “they have a right to some creative control over its definition.” Read More
Cantor’s ‘softening’ speech omits Violence Against Women Act
6:43 PM on 2/5/2013
The House Majority Leader made it clear that the GOP has become more interested in immigration, but has yet to reach out to women. Read More
GOP to block Obama’s consumer bureau nominee, again
11:41 AM on 2/2/2013
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and 42 other senators sent a letter Friday to Obama pledging to oppose any nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, alleging that it has little accountability to Congress and wields too much regulatory authority. Read More
Natural-hair advocate releases new book
7:50 AM on 1/30/2013
A new book by an African American natural-hair advocate and blogger gives us a good reason to revisit one of host Melissa Harris-Perry's most popular discussions. Read More
Three states rule out Electoral College gerrymandering plan
9:38 PM on 1/29/2013
Virginia was one of three "swing states" from the 2012 presidential election to rule out plans today to do what many deemed to be rigging the Electoral College for Republican benefit. Read More
If you can’t beat ‘em, gerrymander away their electoral votes
8:41 AM on 1/24/2013
Criticizing the redistricting map passed Monday, Virginia state senator A. Donald McEachin accused his Republican colleagues of "plantation politics." What do we call their plans for the electoral college? Read More
Remembering the women who made a King
12:05 PM on 1/22/2013
As we continue to celebrate Martin Luther King and President Obama as historic figures, have we forgotten the women who helped usher both of them into history? Read More
Myrlie Evers-Williams’ invocation a nod to civil rights struggles old and new
3:35 PM on 1/21/2013
The former NAACP chairwoman and widow of civil-rights icon Medgar Evers delivered the inaugural invocation on Monday, a day after speaking with host Melissa Harris-Perry. Read More
