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Nov 02 2019
News
Warren Laces Into Rivals as Iowa Campaign Grows Combative
DES MOINES — Displaying a new assertiveness toward her Democratic opponents, Elizabeth Warren laced into her chief political rivals, warning on Friday night that the country was in a “time of crisis” and arguing that Democrats would lose in 2020 if they nominated “anyone who comes on this stage and tells you they can make change without a fight.”
Speaking to thunderous applause during
New York Times (News)Jun 28 2019
News
Kamala Harris Makes the Case That Joe Biden Should Pass That Torch to Her
This was the moment Joseph R. Biden Jr. had to know would be coming. He did not seem entirely prepared.
About an hour into the debate on Thursday, Senator Kamala Harris, a black former prosecutor from California, had edged into the cross-talk with a request: “I would like to speak on the issue of race.”
Soon, her precise intention was clear. She paused and took a breath. “I’m
New York Times (News)Jun 22 2021
News
GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
The Democrats’ expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key test vote in the Senate, providing a dramatic example of Republicans’ use of the filibuster to block legislation and forcing hard questions for Democrats over next steps.
The far-reaching proposal, at nearly 900 pages, is viewed by backers as the civil rights issue of the era, legislation that
Associated Press Fact CheckOct 02 2020
News
President Trump Tested Positive for Coronavirus. Now What?
President Trump tweeted early Friday that he and the first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19. It couldn’t be determined whether the president or the first lady were displaying any symptoms. Here’s what we know.
How did President Trump and first lady Melania get infected with the new coronavirus?
The president announced the coronavirus test results in the early
Wall Street Journal (News)Jul 08 2020
Opinion
10 rules to preserve common sense in the debate about free speech
An open letter published in Harper’s Magazine signed by more than 150 esteemed writers and public intellectuals defending free speech provoked a fierce backlash. Welcome to 2020 social media.
The letter’s signatories declared, “The forces of illiberalism are gaining strength throughout the world and have a powerful ally in Donald Trump, who represents a real threat to democracy,” but
Jennifer RubinJul 08 2020
News
Trump wants to reopen schools. Hint: It's not just about education.
President Donald Trump’s push to reopen America’s schools is about more than children’s education. It’s about the economy. And it’s about his reelection.
Because for Trump and his team, the issues are interlinked.
With children out of the house, they argue, parents can more easily return to work and juice the economy — something even the president’s allies consider a necessity
PoliticoFeb 22 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Attorney General William Barr Under Microscope
Attorney General William Barr has recently been the center of controversy, following several disputed decisions by the Justice Department and a disagreement about social media between President Donald Trump and Barr, the nation's chief law enforcement official.
Public controversy began when the DOJ reduced the original sentencing recommendation for former Trump adviser Roger Stone last
Henry A. BrechterOct 29 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on Education Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on education policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda pledges to build on his first-term goals, promising to “teach American exceptionalism,” expand school choice
AllSides StaffOct 29 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on Tax Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on tax policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:President Donald Trump's second term agenda pledges to cut taxes to boost take-home pay, and to create “Made in America” tax credits for companies that bring
AllSides StaffJun 10 2022
Perspectives Blog
“Gender-Affirming Care” or “Medical Procedures”? Both Sides of Transgender Terminology
Updated May 10, 2023
Treatments for gender dysphoria/gender-affirming care for transgender youth have been a hot topic of discussion lately, with some states moving to limit or ban such treatments for youth. This led to an internal discussion at AllSides as to whether or not we should use the phrase “gender-affirming care” or another term when writing about transgender treatments and
Julie Mastrine