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Oct 25 2021
Opinion
We need to do a better job teaching citizens about the First Amendment
For a country that purports to value our First Amendment right to freedom of speech, it has become clear that some of our elected officials don’t understand it.
State legislatures across the country have passed bill after bill that violate the First Amendment’s free expression protections – protections that limit the government’s ability to infringe on individuals’ speech.
Yet
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May 05 2022
Opinion
A rebound for democracy?
Democracy, which has been under assault around the world in recent years — including, sadly, in the United States — may be making a bit of a comeback.
In France, Emmanuel Macron, facing what was supposed to be an uphill and uncertain fight for re-election, trounced his far-right opponent, Marine Le Pen, by 17 percentage points. While some pundits pointed out that Le Pen had improved on
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Jan 04 2022
Perspectives Blog
What’s The Political Bias of the Most Searched Media Outlets in Your State? (2021 version)
NOTE: This blog was published for the year 2021. To view the updated version of this blog, click here.
If you use AllSides, you likely already know the political bias of your favorite media outlets — and use our balanced newsfeed to get a broader perspective. But what about other people in your state — are they getting their news mostly from outlets on the left, center, or right?
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Dec 01 2021
News
Jack Dorsey Resigns
On Monday, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey announced his resignation from the company. “He will be succeeded by Twitter’s current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal.” (Twitter, AP News)
On Tuesday, Twitter announced new rules banning “media of private individuals without the permission of the person(s) depicted.” (Twitter)
The left praises Dorsey’s tenure and doesn’t foresee
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Oct 29 2021
News
Biden Says Pope Told Him He Is a Good Catholic Amid Controversy Over Abortion
President Biden, after meeting Pope Francis, said the pontiff told him to continue receiving Communion, amid a controversy among U.S. church leaders over whether the president’s support for abortion rights should disqualify him from receiving the sacrament.
“We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic and I should keep receiving Communion,” Mr. Biden said. The
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Nov 18 2021
News
Psaki charges sexism and racism are part of what's driving criticism of Kamala Harris
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she feels that sexism and racism have contributed to the intensity of criticism faced by Vice President Kamala Harris.
"I do think that it has been easier and harsher from some in the right wing who have gone after her because she is the first woman, the first woman of color. I’m not suggesting anyone will acknowledge that publicly," Psaki said
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Aug 17 2021
News
The Taliban Just Gave Its First Press Conference After Taking Afghanistan
The Taliban just gave its first press conference since the insurgent group took over Afghanistan.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the long-elusive Taliban spokesman, appeared in front of cameras for the first time to promise security and peace during the Taliban takeover. “After 20 years of struggle we have emancipated [Afghanistan] and expelled foreigners. This is a proud moment for the whole
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May 20 2022
Analysis
Clarence Thomas calls out John Roberts as Supreme Court edges closer to overturning Roe v. Wade
There was a little-seen warm moment between Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas last November 1, just before the Supreme Court heard arguments on Texas' abortion ban.
Roberts announced that 30 years ago on that exact date, a ceremonial investiture for Thomas had been held. Thomas, sitting to Roberts' right, beamed and slung his arm over the chief's shoulder.
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Nov 08 2021
News
Senate GOP worries Trump could derail bid for majority
GOP senators are worried that former President Trump could thwart their hopes of winning back the Senate majority next year with his support for controversial primary candidates who they fear could turn away female voters.
The latest bombshell to rock the 2022 Senate election landscape came this week when the estranged wife of Pennsylvania Senate candidate Sean Parnell testified in
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Nov 08 2021
News
Eric Adams says he wants to end NYC’s school mask mandate, calls himself ‘conservative’ on crime
Mayor-elect Eric Adams took to the airwaves Sunday and declared he wants to nix mask mandates in the classroom and called himself “conservative” on public safety.
Adams fears masks are stopping students from making friends and said he wants to end the school mask mandate when he takes office come Jan. 1.
“If we can find a safe way to do it, I look forward to getting rid of the
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