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Apr 25 2024
Headline Roundup
US GDP Growth Slows to 1.6% in Q1 2024
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace in the first three months of 2024, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ “advance estimate” released Thursday morning.
The Details: U.S. real (inflation-adjusted) GDP grew at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, slower than both Q4 2023’s 3.4% growth rate and economists’ 2.4% prediction. Consumer spending growth also slowed
CNN Business Fox Business CNBCMar 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings Begin
Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began Monday amid scrutiny of her judicial record from the political right.
Jackson, 51, was nominated for the lifetime role by President Joe Biden to replace liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire at the end of the current term. She and senators will make opening statements Monday on the
CNN Digital Reuters Fox News DigitalAug 12 2021
Perspectives Blog
Left and Right Media Hype Death to Push Biased Narrative on Vaccines
Should the media share stories about people’s health decisions leading up to their deaths?
This question deserves a spotlight as the media continues to ramp up coverage around COVID-19 and vaccines amid the spread of the Delta variant. Some media outlets have been highlighting stories of people who died after refusing the vaccine. Others are highlighting stories of people who took the
Julie MastrineMar 06 2024
Headline Roundup
Super Tuesday Solidifies Unpopular Biden-Trump Rematch
With Super Tuesday in the past and Nikki Haley out of the race, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are firmly set to enter a general election rematch that most Americans didn’t want.
The Details: The events of Super Tuesday all but solidified the 2024 presidential ballot and effectively began the general election cycle. On Wednesday, Trump criticized Haley and
Politico Wall Street Journal (News) Washington ExaminerJun 29 2015
Perspectives Blog
How Important is the Truth?
Do you base your political decisions upon logic or upon emotion? Are you willing to disregard problematic facts in order to remain loyal to your political party?
How critical is the truth when it comes to your political opinion?
If you consider these absurd questions, you may be surprised to learn that, for partisan thinkers of both parties, facts and veracity aren’t as vital as
Beth BallentineMay 05 2020
Perspectives Blog
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John Gable, AllSides Co-founderDec 13 2020
Analysis
A sanctuary of social and spiritual justice: Commentary on Ebenezer Church
Society commonly describes a church as a place – a location of worship. The Christian Bible describes it as something more. “Church” or its translation in the Greek, ecclesia, denotes a group of believers.
Whichever definition one prefers, in the case of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, its place in history is secure.
It’s in this place where we find the Rev. Raphael Warnock,
Christian Science MonitorJun 04 2019
News
The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for Police to Arrest You for Filming Them
The First Amendment makes it unconstitutional for government officials to retaliate against you because they dislike your speech. At the same time, federal law gives you the right to sue state officials for compensation if they violate constitutional rights such as your right to free speech. But on Tuesday, the Supreme Court invented a rule that will often allow police officers to arrest
SlateDec 20 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump is 3rd U.S. President to be Impeached
The House of Representatives voted in favor of two articles to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday night. Trump joins Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton as the only other U.S. presidents to be impeached, and will now face a Senate trial to determine if he'll remain in office.
Article 1, which charged Trump with abuse of power, passed 230-197. Article 2 accused the president of
Henry A. BrechterJul 12 2019
Perspectives Blog
Social Media Summit Draws Praise, Criticism
The 'Social Media Summit' hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday made headlines throughout the country, prompting a wide variation of coverage and reactions.
The summit hosted nearly 200 guests, many from conservative or right-leaning websites. Most outlets covering the event acknowledged that Trump invited these pundits while excluding notable social media
Henry A. Brechter