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When 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 moreTracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
News / September 2nd, 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 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.
See moreWhen Establishment Democrats Dodge a BulletÂ
Recommended Reading / August 17th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

By the time centrist Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley squeaked into the general election with an excruciating advantage of less than half of one percentage point over DSA insurgent Francesco H...
See moreSexual Assault is Always Bad.
Opinion / August 10th, 2026 / by Malayna J. Bizier

When the most salacious allegations crop up at all-too-opportune times, suggestions of urgency, gravity, and even sincerity are often deduced to sideline stories within a week of hitting the tabloids....
See moreWhen Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Are the Same Person
Recommended Reading / August 10th, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

When Abdul El-Sayed claimed victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary last Wednesday morning, it was not hard to look back into recent political history to identify the roots of his triumph.
See moreEl-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Primary
Story of the Week / August 6th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Does the win indicate the Democratic party’s future?
See moreWhen the DSA Moment Has Arrived
Recommended Reading / August 3rd, 2026 / by Dan Schnur

Abdul El-Sayed wants to abolish the nation’s Immigration and Customs Agency. The Michigan Senate candidate supports replacing private insurance with a government-run system.
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