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Sep 19 2022
Perspectives Blog
'Sanctuary' Cities and States Overwhelmed by Migrants Coming From Red States
This piece originally appeared on Upward News, which AllSides rates as Lean Right.
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, an upscale Massachusetts island home to residents like former President Barack Obama which defines itself as a sanctuary city.
Why? According to DeSantis’ administration, many blue states incentivize
Upward News Editorial TeamMay 17 2022
Analysis
WaPo Calls Peaceful Protest Against Roe Reversal ‘Totalitarian’
With the right to bodily autonomy on the line and protesters demonstrating outside of Supreme Court justices’ houses, the Washington Post editorial board (5/9/22) weighed in:
The right to assemble and speak freely is essential to democracy. Erasing any distinction between the public square and private life is essential to totalitarianism. It is crucial, therefore, to protect robust
FAIRJun 07 2022
News
White House braces for the death of Roe v. Wade
The White House is quietly preparing for a Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, a consequential decision expected to come this month that will create immediate pressure to respond and take action.
Members of the administration have held listening sessions with state officials, advocacy groups and other stakeholders on abortion rights regarding the legal barriers to abortion
The HillMay 05 2022
Analysis
Biden says the 'right to choose is fundamental,' but is 'not prepared' to call for change to filibuster to protect abortion rights
President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress to pass legislation codifying Roe v. Wade and said a woman's right to have an abortion is "fundamental," but said he wasn't ready to call for an end to the filibuster to push for abortion rights legislation.
"Roe has been the law of the land for almost fifty years, and basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that it not be
CNN DigitalMay 17 2022
News
Fetterman’s not-so-secret weapon: Weed legalization
Few Senate candidates sell campaign T-shirts emblazoned with marijuana leaves.
But head over to Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s website, or drop by one of his rallies, and that’s what you’ll find.
“It’s high time that we get our sh*t together and legalize weed in PA + USA. More justice, jobs, revenue, and freedom,” the top-selling T-shirt’s description reads.
PoliticoSep 26 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat on Saturday. Barrett was appointed to the Chicago-based 7th Circuit Court of Appeals by Trump in 2017. In a speech, Trump praised Barrett for her record for sticking close to the original text of the Constitution. In her acceptance speech, Barrett promised to model her
Mother Jones Washington Examiner The HillJun 06 2022
News
Abbott Nutrition resumes production of baby formula at Michigan facility following contamination
Abbott Nutrition has restarted production at a Michigan baby formula factory that was previously shut down due to contamination, contributing to a nationwide shortage of formula.
"We will ramp production as quickly as we can while meeting all requirements," Abbott said in a statement. "We're committed to safety and quality and will do everything we can to re-earn the trust parents,
Business InsiderJun 15 2020
News
Supreme Court Extends Sex-Based Anti-Discrimination Protections to Transgender, Gay Employees
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal sex-based civil rights law protects workers from discrimination on the basis on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The six-to-three decision established that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act covers sexual orientation as well as an employee’s sex, meaning workers will now be protected in the 29 states that do not have laws protecting all
National Review (News)Mar 13 2022
News
GOP Appropriators Block Most Democratic Plans to Expand Migration
GOP legislators deserve credit for blocking most of the Democrats’ migration-expansion spending plans in the 2022 appropriations bill, says Rob Law, regulatory affairs chief at the Center for Immigration Studies.
“For once, the Republican Party on the immigration issue has really stood strong and firm,” said Law. “This is the best-case scenario.”
Business-backed pro-migration
Breitbart NewsJun 05 2022
News
Putin Warns Russia Will Strike New Targets If US Gives New Missiles to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 5 warned that Russia would strike new targets if the United States were to supply longer-range missiles to Ukraine.
Giving new weapons to Kyiv only aims to “drag out the armed conflict for as long as possible,” Putin told state-run media, adding that after longer-range missiles are sent to Ukraine, Moscow will draw the “appropriate conclusions”
The Epoch Times