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Jul 23 2023
Headline Roundup
Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Sparks Media Commentary on Rural-Urban Divide
Jason Aldean’s hit song “Try That in a Small Town” sparked differing commentary about rural-urban divides across the media spectrum this week.
For Context: The song received criticism for being racist and encouraging violence, but Aldean issued a rebuttal, saying “There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it… and while I can try and respect others to have
Washington Post The Tennessean The FederalistAug 09 2023
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Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1 in Win for Abortion Supporters
Ohio voters rejected Issue 1 on Tuesday, a proposal to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution.
The Details: If the measure passed, it would have complicated a separate ballot initiative to enshrine abortion access, which voters will take up in November. Because Issue 1 failed, the threshold to pass future ballot measures will stay at 50% rather than the proposed 60%.
NewsNation Fox News (Online News) HuffPostOct 25 2012
Opinion
Two new polls scream 'advantage Obama'
Two polls released yesterday show President Obama stubbornly clinging to his electoral advantage. TIME Magazine released a new Ohio poll that has Mitt Romney trailing in the Buckeye State by 5 points. Last week's NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist survey also had Romney behind by 5.
TIME's poll should rattle the nerves of Romney supporters because the results run contrary to Team
Joe ScarboroughOct 22 2012
News
Foreign policy Obama's 'sweet spot' or vulnerability?
Four years ago, then-Sen. Barack Obama ran for the White House as the foreign policy novice -- both in the primary against Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, and the general election against John McCain. That inexperience, it turned out, proved not to be an Achilles' heel. Monday night, as commander in chief, Obama goes toe-to-toe in the third and final debate with Republican challenger Mitt
Fox News (Online News)Oct 10 2022
Headline Roundup
Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, or Both?
Is Monday Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, or both? It depends on who you ask.
According to the White House, it's both. President Joe Biden issued separate proclamations on Friday for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Both holidays were born out of anti-discrimination efforts. In 1892, President William Henry Harrison designated Columbus Day a holiday in response to
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Daily News TownhallOct 07 2019
Headline Roundup
Judge Rejects Trump's Attempt To Keep Tax Returns Secret
A federal judge has rejected President Trump's challenge to the release of his tax returns for a New York State criminal probe. The probe centers on the Trump Organization's possible involvement in buying the silence of two women who claimed to have had affairs with the President.
Trump's lawyers have said the investigation is politically motivated and that the quest for his tax returns
Washington Times CNN (Online News) ReutersFeb 21 2023
Headline Roundup
Rhode Island Rep. Cicilline Resigning From Congress
Democratic Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline announced Tuesday that he'll soon resign to lead a nonprofit group.
The Details: Cicilline will leave elected office on June 1 to become CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, according to a statement from his office. The foundation's website says it's "committed to strengthening Rhode Island through our strategic initiatives in education,
The Daily Caller The Providence Journal CNN (Online News)Nov 16 2020
Headline Roundup
Stage Set for Decisive Senate Races in Georgia
Georgia voters will cast their ballots in two special U.S. Senate elections on Jan. 5 that will decide which political party controls the 50-member Congressional body. Incumbent Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are facing challenges from Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff; none of the four candidates gained 50% of the vote in the initial election, so state law requires
Reuters Fox News (Online News) PoliticoJul 06 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: FBI Statement on Clinton Emails
This week, FBI Director Comey issued a public statement about Hillary Clinton's use of private email servers while she was secretary of state. He did not recommend a formal indictment, but he said Clinton and her team were ”extremely careless" with classified material. Are these reasonable conclusions and how will they affect the presidential election? Analysis varies widely on different sides
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 04 2023
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House Adjourns After McCarthy's Speaker Bid Falls Short
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) failed to secure the necessary votes for the House Speaker positions in three rounds of voting Wednesday, with 19 Republicans casting ballots for another nominee.
Key Quotes: "Kevin McCarthy is not going to be a speaker," said GOP Rep. Bob Good. Referring to President Joe Biden's agenda, second-ranking House Republican Steve Scalise said that "We can’t
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