Negotiations Stall as Government Shutdown Poised to Become Longest in History

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 / January 10th, 2019 / By JohnSGable

Negotiations between President Trump and prominent Democrats stalled this week as the partial government shutdown inches closer to becoming the longest in history, with leaders still at an impasse over funding for a wall at the southern border. After giving an Oval Office address followed...
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News Posts With Moral and Emotional Language Spread Quickly, But Deepen Polarization

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 / January 7th, 2019 / By Billy Binion

Social media sites are chock full of political discussions, disagreements, and debates. That holds especially true for Twitter, the popularity of which stems from a user’s ability to distill news and opinion into 280-character digestible bites. A team at New York University found that...
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Democrats Take Control of House as Nancy Pelosi Assumes Speakership

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 / January 3rd, 2019 / By JohnSGable

As Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Nancy Pelosi won the speakership, vowing to focus on climate change, health care, and LGBTQ equality. Some criticized Pelosi and the Democrats for their agenda, characterizing it as fiscally irresponsible, weak on...
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Trump and Democrats Blame Each Other as Government Shutdown Drags On

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 / December 27th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

The partial government shutdown had no end in sight on Thursday as President Trump and Democrats remained at an impasse over funding for Trump's border wall. Both sides of the aisle have depicted the shutdown as needless and preventable. Some have accused Democrats of being obstructionist...
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Federal Judge Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional: Political Blunder or Right Turn?

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 / December 20th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

A federal judge on Friday struck down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional, ruling that it was invalidated when lawmakers eliminated the tax penalty for the individual mandate. The law will remain in effect, pending appeal. Some Obamacare critics praised the ruling as a positive...
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Prominent Patreon Creators Leave Site Over Political Bias. Should Big Tech Uphold Free Speech?

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 / December 18th, 2018 / By Julie Mastrine

Editor's Note: On Jan. 1, Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin announced they will officially leave Patreon on Jan. 15. After popular crowdfunding site Patreon banned a number of accounts this month, other account holders — particularly, those who use their funds to explore controversial ideas...
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New Podcast: The Media Outlets with the Most Surprising Biases

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 / December 14th, 2018 / By Julie Mastrine

Americans are more divided than ever, and media bias is making things worse. Clickbait, sensationalism, slant, emotional language, and other polarizing tactics are all used to get attention and views. So what kind of impact does this have on our minds? Our relationships? Our culture as a...
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Michael Cohen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison. How Will It Affect President Trump?

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 / December 14th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has been sentenced to three years in prison for arranging secret payments to women who claimed to have affairs with Trump, neglecting to report millions of dollars in income, and lying to Congress about Trump's business dealings with Russia...
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Google CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill, But Lawmakers Miss the Point

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 / December 11th, 2018 / By Billy Binion

All eyes were on Google CEO Sundar Pichai as he traveled to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to testify on the company's privacy policies as well as perceptions that the platform is biased against conservatives. Unfortunately, lawmakers largely missed their opportunity, failing to get to the...
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Is the New York Times' Coverage of California Wildfires Biased?

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 / December 7th, 2018 / By Julie Mastrine

Today in media bias: A meme floating around Facebook claims the New York Times is biased when it comes to its coverage of the recent California wildfires. Back in January 2018, the New York Times ran a story about California forests with the headline, " California Today: 100 Million Dead...
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George H. W. Bush Dies, Leaving Legacy of Civility

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 / December 6th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died on Friday evening. Tributes have lauded his public devotion to his family and his accomplishments as a leader, such as signing the Americans with Disabilities Act into law and his success in helping end the Cold War. Critics...
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George H. W. Bush and the Era of Civility

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 / December 5th, 2018 / By Billy Binion

With the passing of George H. W. Bush, much has been made of the former president’s life and record, whether it be his foreign policy achievements or the public devotion he showed toward his family. But perhaps what's most striking is that the tributes continue to crisscross the political...
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'Find Your Perfect Mismatch': Learn How to Talk With Your Political Other

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 / December 3rd, 2018 / By Billy Binion

The problems and divides we see every day seem too big to solve. Politicians enrage us to fight. News media sensationalizes the worst extremes. And they all do this so well that we can't help but feel angry and disenchanted. But we can do something about it. Enter Mismatch , a program by...
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Tensions Heighten as Migrant Caravan Arrives at U.S.-Mexico Border

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 / November 29th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

Tensions are rising at the U.S.-Mexico border with the arrival of thousands of Central American migrants claiming asylum, particularly as U.S. Border Patrol used tear gas to disperse a group who attempted to rush the fence in Tijuana, Mexico. Some have commended Trump for his dedication...
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Trump Says US Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' of Saudi Arabia: Foolish or Strategic?

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 / November 21st, 2018 / By JohnSGable

President Trump announced that the US will remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, signaling there will be no new punishment for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Some have criticized Trump for not being harsh enough on the Saudi regime, as the CIA concluded that Crown Prince...
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"Angry Uncle Bot" Helps You Prep for Thanksgiving Political Talk

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 / November 19th, 2018 / By Julie Mastrine

Here at AllSides, we've already provided you with 5 Ways to Handle Political Conversations at Thanksgiving Dinner . But what if you could practice beforehand? Our conversation tips for bridging divides include asking to listen, not to respond , exibiting genuine curiosity toward another...
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Trump Administration Revokes CNN Reporter's Press Credentials, Sparking Debate Over Free Speech

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 / November 15th, 2018 / By JohnSGable

CNN has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials were revoked following a contentious exchange with President Trump. Some have said the move violates Acosta's free speech, alleging Trump suspended Acosta's pass based...
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5 Ways to Handle Political Conversations at Thanksgiving Dinner

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 / November 15th, 2018 / By Julie Mastrine

We often think of Thanksgiving as a time when we relax with family and friends, stuff ourselves silly — and maybe apologize for burning the casserole. But aside from all the revelry, Thanksgiving can also bring uncomfortable political conversations. Thanksgiving is truly a time when we’re...
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