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Jul 12 2021
News
Cuban Protests Demand Freedom, Food, Covid-19 Vaccines
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets in a wave of demonstrations in Havana and at least 14 other cities throughout the Communist island, demanding an end to the 62-year dictatorship and protesting the lack of food and Covid-19 vaccines.
“We are not afraid! We are not afraid!” people shouted as they marched through the streets on Sunday, videos posted on social media showed. “Freedom
Wall Street Journal (News)
Jul 31 2020
Opinion
When a Vaccine Arrives, People Will Ignore the Anti-Vaxxers
Scientists are remarkably optimistic about their ability to develop a safe and effective vaccine for the coronavirus within the next six to 12 months. But even if those hopes come true, it is far from obvious that enough people will be willing to take the vaccine to halt the pandemic.
Long before COVID-19 arrived, a worrying number of parents refused to immunize their children against
The Atlantic
Aug 12 2021
Perspectives Blog
Crime, Police Reform, and Law Enforcement: Americans Agree More Than You Might Think
About 65% of Americans are currently dissatisfied with the nation’s policies to reduce or control crime, more than any time in the 21st century.
This comes as President Biden’s approval rating on crime sits at 38% and the percentage of Americans that think crime is “extremely serious” sits at a 20-year high, according to an ABC News (Lean Left)/Washington Post (Lean Left) poll. The
Andrew Weinzierl
Mar 30 2021
News
Garland launches 30-day DOJ review of hate-based violence, incidents
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Tuesday that he is initiating a 30-day review of how the Justice Department can combat hate crime.
In a memo to DOJ employees obtained by Fox News, Garland cited the department’s history as well as current trends in criminal activity to illustrate why he believes such a move is necessary. "Established during Reconstruction, in the aftermath of
Fox News Digital
Jul 13 2020
Perspectives Blog
AllSides Media Bias Chart: Version 2 | Updated Media Bias Ratings
It's here! Version 2 of The AllSides Media Bias Chart features even more outlets than Versions 1 and 1.1, and we've changed the bias ratings for a number of outlets.
The AllSides Media Bias Chart helps you to easily identify different perspectives so you can get the full picture and think for yourself. Knowing the political bias of media outlets allows you to consume a balanced media
Julie Mastrine
Aug 05 2020
News
Former Atlanta Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Sues Mayor And Police Chief, Reportedly Alleging Unlawful Termination
The former Atlanta police officer who was charged with fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks is reportedly suing the mayor and interim police chief. Garrett Rolfe alleges he was unlawfully terminated and that his Constitutional rights were violated, per the Associated Press.
Rolfe was fired in June after fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks outside of a Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta. Rolfe is
The Daily Caller
May 27 2021
Analysis
Timeline: How the Wuhan lab-leak theory suddenly became credible
The source of the coronavirus that has left more than 3 million people dead around the world remains a mystery. But in recent months the idea that it emerged from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) — once dismissed as a ridiculous conspiracy theory — has gained new credence.
How and why did this happen? For one, efforts to discover a natural source of the virus have failed. Second,
Washington Post
Dec 23 2019
News
Is Santa Claus Real?
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
Santa Claus (aka Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas) is a legendary figure who delivers gifts to the homes of children around the globe on Christmas Eve.Santa is often depicted as a jolly, portly Abridge News
Oct 13 2020
Analysis
Why Amy Coney Barrett’s Use of “Sexual Preference” Is So Alarming
During Tuesday’s Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked the nominee whether she shared her mentor Justice Antonin Scalia’s hostility toward gay rights. If confirmed, Feinstein asked, would Barrett, like Scalia, “be a consistent vote to roll back hard-fought freedoms and protections for the LGBT community”? Barrett responded that she had “no agenda,” a
Slate
Jun 06 2019
News
The border is in crisis. Here’s how it got this bad.
There really is something unprecedented — and deadly — happening at the US-Mexico border right now. But the threat is to migrants themselves.
President Trump’s constant temper tantrums about the US-Mexico border have become the background noise of his administration. Even as he reaches for more and more drastic threats to try to “stop” the flow of unauthorized migrants into the US —
Vox