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When Xi Plays His Trump Card Â
Recommended Reading / September 28th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

The extent to which Donald Trump is or will become a lame duck president is about to consume Washington.
See moreWho Controls the Narrative? Inside the Latest Media Shakeups
The Insight / September 25th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Federal press access battles. Corporate consolidation. Editorial shifts. In the US, the boundaries of press freedom and corporate influence are being redefined.
See moreWhen Politicians Stop Being Ambitious
Recommended Reading / September 21st, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

The headline to this week’s column is intentionally ridiculous. Politicians never stop being ambitious, at least not until old age, poor health, or death requires it. As the late Congressman Morris Ud...
See moreTracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
News / September 16th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

President Donald Trump made a lot of promises on the 2024 campaign trail. Which have been kept, and which are unfulfilled?
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When a Convention Vanishes Without a Trace
Recommended Reading / September 14th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

Last week, we learned why political parties don’t have conventions during the midterm elections. Because most people don’t care enough to watch.
See moreIs the US Government Corrupt?
Story of the Week / September 10th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Gallup shows most Americans think so
See moreWhen Trump Calls for a Referendum—On Himself
Recommended Reading / September 7th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

But all signs continue to point to Trump remaining front-and-center through the fall. The national Republican convention that he has orchestrated for this week will feature him on both nights, guarant...
See moreThe Insight: Is Violent Crime Down in the US?
The Insight / September 4th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Crime is falling in the US, and politicians are rushing to claim credit. But who deserves it? And is it truly commendable, or has a bad situation just become… less bad?
See moreWhen Americans Are Afraid of the Future
Recommended Reading / August 31st, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

The debate over AI has erupted with such a sudden fury and hostility that politicians from across the partisan and ideological divide have been scrambling to catch up to their constituents.
See moreWhen AOC Takes a Step Back—and Possibly Forward
Recommended Reading / August 24th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

When she was campaigning earlier this month for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, the contrast between her and the other speakers at the rally was noticeable.
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