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Oct 12 2021
Analysis
Why Biden’s approval rating isn’t recovering
President Joe Biden’s honeymoon period came to an end this summer, due, in part, to the rise of the delta variant and a chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan. But even as new reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fall and attention on Afghanistan fades, his approval rating hasn’t bounced back.
Though Biden was popular during his early months in office, in July, his approval rating
Deseret NewsNov 02 2020
Data
Partisan differences in physical distancing are linked to health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Numerous polls suggest that COVID-19 is a profoundly partisan issue in the United States. Using the geotracking data of 15 million smartphones per day, we found that US counties that voted for Donald Trump (Republican) over Hillary Clinton (Democrat) in the 2016 presidential election exhibited 14% less physical distancing between March and May 2020. Partisanship was more strongly associated
Nature.comJan 26 2015
Opinion
OPINION: Why we need a North American Passport
The future of the United States lies in North America. This is not a geographic truism, but a strategic imperative. Generations of Americans, distracted by far-flung crises, have long taken our own region for granted. This must change if the 21st century is to be an American century. The United States, Canada and Mexico are bound by a shared economic, environmental, demographic and cultural
CNN DigitalMay 11 2020
News
Does 'distance shaming' help or hurt the coronavirus fight?
What’s happening: Social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus have been in place in various forms across the U.S. for nearly two months. Such public health measures have led to the emergence of a new social phenomenon: harsh public criticism of people who are perceived as not following the rules.
While shaming has been a feature of online discourse for many years,
Yahoo! The 360Aug 03 2020
Top Argument
Election Day National Holiday – Top 3 Pros and Cons
Election Day in the United States has occurred on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November ever since President John Tyler signed an 1845 law establishing a specific voting day for the entire country. [1] The decision was made taking into account farmers, a large portion of the voting constituency at the time, who would not have been able to travel to polling places in winter months
ProCon.orgJan 26 2023
Perspectives Blog
California, Nation Grieve After Mass Shootings
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A pair of mass shootings stunned communities across the state of California and reignited the national debate on gun violence. The Details: On January 21, an armed man opened fire inside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in
AllSides StaffFeb 26 2016
News
Hispanic Voters Are Soured on Donald Trump — Poll
As the Republican presidential candidates prepare to square off Thursday night in a debate focusing on the concerns of Hispanic voters, a new poll shows front-runner Donald Trump with abysmal ratings among that demographic group.
The Washington Post-Univision News survey found that 80% of Hispanic registered voters had an unfavorable view—and 72% a very unfavorable view—of Mr. Trump,
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 21 2020
News
Health, heat and deportations: the issues driving Nevada caucus voters
Saturday’s ‘first-in-the-west’ vote brings a diverse electorate more in line with the demographics of America and the party.
As Nevada prepares for the caucuses that could reshape the US presidential race, Democratic voters here remained divided on who is the best candidate to end the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump.
But across the state, Democratic primary voters agreed
The GuardianOct 04 2012
Opinion
In a recession, immigrants become the target of scrutiny.
Immigration is a subject of fierce debate in the United States, where nearly one-third of Americas 38 million immigrants are illegal. In a recession that has seen record numbers of unemployed, immigrants become the target of scrutiny. Other countries are also facing similar issues of conflict and assimilation. Brookings experts are examining the demographic, economic, social and political
Brookings InstitutionMar 15 2020
News
Biden vows to select a woman as his running mate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden committed Sunday to picking a woman for his vice president if he were to win the party's nomination.
Speaking during a CNN-hosted primary debate with fellow candidate Bernie Sanders, Biden said: "There are a number of women who would be qualified to be president," and that he would choose a woman as his running mate.
Biden also said
Politico