Perspectives Blog

Right before the New Year is that moment in time when we start looking back and taking stock of the year that was. As always, articles reflecting on how political issues played out during the year surface around this time, and we like to bring you these stories from different perspectives...

This week in Las Vegas, the GOP candidates’ had their fifth debate. Townhall.com called it, “a serious and substantive discussion of foreign policy and national security.” Terrorism, immigration, and foreign oil were among the topics debated. Was every point made by every candidate...

While we were writing this, the giant headline on Huffington Post was, “THE KILLER COUPLE: WHAT DROVE THEM?” It linked to a story with the subheading, “‘I have no idea why he would do something like this,’ the brother-in-law of one of the suspects said. ‘I am in shock myself.’” The...

The Islamic State's threat expanded considerably beyond Syria and Iraq in recent weeks. Now that it has claimed responsibility for last week’s tragic assaults in Paris, downing a Russian jet, and attacks in Egypt and Lebanon, the demand for a way to stop ISIS has become even louder and...

This week, in the third GOP debate, tax plans, the debt ceiling, social security, and immigration were among the subjects discussed. All ends of the media spectrum have been reporting that the biggest clashes were between the moderators and candidates, and we’re highlighting what’s being...

This was not a slow news week. As we write this, the nation is still processing another senseless mass shooting , a hotly debated trade deal was reached , and Kevin McCarthy shocked the political world by dropping out of the House speaker race . And that’s just for starters. It was a...

Russia started airstrikes in Syria this week, claiming to target ISIS. The U.S., also carrying out airstrikes in Syria, has expressed doubts about Russia's true motives. Some believe Russia is instead supporting Assad by aiming for Syrian rebels. With a great deal at stake, the Obama...

Pope Francis is visiting the US for the first time this week. He’s speaking to congress in DC and the UN in New York. As the “popemobile” rolls through crowded streets, the media is buzzing about his political stances and what he might say while he’s here. The West’s most famous religious...

Today we step outside the United States to look at the refugee crisis happening throughout Europe. Which countries are stepping up to help the Syrians who are leaving their home country in alarming numbers? Has the United States offered to help? Take a look at a few different media...