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Jul 04 2020
Headline Roundup
Many Invoke Frederick Douglass' Words Amid Racial Tensions this Fourth of July
Amid racial tensions and disputes over historical monuments this Fourth of July, many invoke the words of abolitionist, writer and former slave Frederick Douglass. Some of Douglass' works include a letter about a monument he dedicated in Washington, D.C. in 1876. The letter explored the ways monuments open up spaces for public dialogue, and the limits to which monuments convey historical
CNN Digital Smithsonian Magazine ReasonSep 22 2021
News
Backers of Trump's false fraud claims seek to control next elections
One leading candidate seeking to become Georgia’s chief elections official, Republican Jody Hice, is a Congressman who voted to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 presidential win in the hours after the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Hice had posted on social media earlier that day: “This is our 1776 moment,” referencing the American Revolution.
In Arizona, the contenders for the
ReutersJul 01 2015
Opinion
A More Perfect Union?
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision Friday finding a constitutional right to same-sex marriage comes as no surprise given Justice Anthony Kennedy’s judicial history and the swift change in public opinion. It is a triumph for the gay rights movement, but it would have been better for American politics and self-government had it been achieved by democratic means rather than judicial fiat.
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Apr 27 2015
News
Same-Sex Marriage, In The Justices' Words
The U.S. Supreme Court directly confronts the question of gay marriage this week with a whopping 2 1/2 hours of oral argument, accompanied by plenty of prognostication afterward about the expected results. It won't be until June that we learn how the issue is settled nationally. In the meantime, though, we do know a good deal about the views of the justices already.
To say that there
NPR (Online News)Aug 09 2021
News
Climate-driven weather extremes will worsen without deep emissions cuts: UN
Human-caused global warming from the emission of fossil fuels is already affecting extreme weather in every region across the world, which will become more frequent and intense with every additional increment of warming, the United Nations said in a new report Monday.
Many changes due to past and future greenhouse gas emissions are irreversible for centuries, especially deep ocean
Washington ExaminerJul 03 2013
News
Obama’s Statement on Egypt
President Barack Obama’s statement on Wednesday’s events in Egypt:
As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets the legitimate aspirations of the people. The United States does not support particular individuals or political parties, but we
Wall Street Journal (News)Dec 12 2015
News
Bernie Sanders’ Iowa supporters try to get new people out to caucus
For Bernie Sanders, victory in Iowa’s kickoff presidential caucuses hinges on a simple proposition: that his message of political revolution will inspire people who typically stay home on that deep-winter night.
Of course, that’s easier said than done.
Getting new people out to these party organizing events, which usually draw small numbers, remains the holy grail of Iowa
Washington TimesAug 27 2020
News
What Sparked Latest Unrest in Minneapolis Tells You Everything You Need to Know About the Rioters
When days of protesting and rioting after George Floyd’s death in police custody turned into weeks, which turned into months, it became obvious the ‘demonstrations’ were not about him. Same for the looting—smashing storefronts and stealing merchandise has nothing to do with protesting police brutality and seeking justice. And that takes us to what happened in Minneapolis on Wednesday, which
TownhallFeb 11 2020
Opinion
Why Wall Street isn't freaking out about Bernie Sanders
If you're a fervent Bernie Sanders supporter who thinks America is finally ready for a political and economic revolution, take a breath and consider: Why isn't Bernie's steady rise totally freaking out Wall Street? Does Big Money know something you don't?
Think about it: Voting starts in the New Hampshire primary today, and the self-described democratic socialist is arguably now in the
James PethokoukisAug 20 2021
News
Questions About Security Around The Capitol Complex Emerge After Bomb Threat
The confrontation between authorities and a man who pulled up next to the Library of Congress claiming to have a bomb in his truck ended with his peaceful surrender on Thursday afternoon.
It took hours of negotiations and at least three law enforcement agencies — the U.S. Capitol Police, the F.B.I. and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — to safely persuade Floyd
NPR (Online News)