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Apr 06 2022
Opinion
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Alienable Rights
In a written response she presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson put herself at odds with a 2,000-year-old understanding of the nature of the law and the foundation of human rights.
A half-century before Christ was born, the Roman senator Cicero plainly explained the foundation of a just law.
"There is a true law, a right reason, conformable to
CNSNews.com
May 20 2022
Analysis
Elon Musk calls out the Clinton campaign's 'elaborate hoax about Trump and Russia'
In response to revelations that the Hillary Clinton campaign in facilitated the creation of a false dossier alleging that Donald Trump had colluded with Russia to alter the US presidential election, and then gone on to disseminate that false information to the press, Elon Musk said it was "all true."
His reply was to Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, who wrote the facts succinctly: "
The Post Millennial
Aug 05 2022
News
Canada to ban import of handguns pending total freeze
Canada is to ban imports of handguns - part of a move that could see a total freeze on their purchase and sale.
The measure, starting on 19 August, is designed to hold up until parliament passes strict new rules, including a permanent importation ban.
Handguns have "one purpose only and that is to kill people", Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said.
The government's
BBC News
Dec 19 2019
News
House Passes Two Articles of Impeachment against Trump, Setting the Stage for Senate Trial
The House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Wednesday evening to impeach Donald Trump, making him just the third president in U.S. history to stand trial for high crimes and misdemeanors in the Senate.
The vote was split to address both articles, with the House voting to impeach on “abuse of power” by a 230-197 margin, and passing “obstruction of Congress” by a 229-198
National Review (News)
Jul 01 2022
Analysis
Travel nightmare looms over July 4th weekend
Independence Day weekend is expected to be the second busiest for travel since 2000, with flight delays, cancelations and staffing woes.
Why it matters: It's a sign that the summer of "revenge travel" is upon us, with Americans splurging on travel and enduring delays to make up for pandemic-related cancellations.
The big picture: Airlines from coast to coast have been bracing for
Axios
Apr 13 2022
News
Psaki slams Gov. Abbott over truck inspections at Texas-Mexico border, blames him for price increases
The Biden administration is claiming that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's inspection of trucks entering the U.S. from Mexico is not only "unnecessary," but contributing to inflation throughout the country.
In a statement issued Wednesday morning, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the delays caused by Abbott's policies were having far-reaching impacts.
Fox News Digital
Nov 14 2022
Perspectives Blog
Inoculate Yourself Against Election Misinformation Campaigns – 3 Essential Reads
This piece originally appeared on The Conversation, which AllSides rates as Lean Left. It was written by Jeff Inglis, Freelance Editor. This piece was published before the midterm elections, but it's important to stay vigilant in spotting misinformation throughout the year.
As the midterm elections approach, Americans are already being subjected to misinformation campaigns, often
"The Conversation" Contributor
Apr 22 2022
Opinion
There’s No Such Thing as a Value-Neutral Education
The public schools are meant to serve — whom?
Writing in the New York Times, Frank Bruni thinks he has an answer: “all of us.”
“The schools . . . exist for all of us,” Bruni writes, “to reflect and inculcate democratic values and ecumenical virtues that have nothing to do with any one parent’s ideology, religion or lack thereof.”
This is naïve and ahistorical.
The
Kevin D. Williamson
May 26 2022
News
School Shooting
“A teenage gunman murdered at least 19 children and two teachers after storming into a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.” (Reuters)
“Democrats and some Republicans in the U.S. Senate discussed tightening reviews of gun buyers following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, although members of both parties acknowledged action was unlikely.” (Reuters)
The left is
The Flip Side
May 13 2022
News
Abortion-Pill Providers Prepare to Reach Patients in Restrictive States
Providers of abortion pills in the U.S. and abroad are preparing for a surge of patients from states that are expected to restrict access if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
As many as 26 states are expected to ban or restrict access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, as a draft opinion leaked this month suggested it may. Abortion-rights advocates expect patients in
Wall Street Journal (News)