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Mar 31 2024
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'Transgender Day of Visibility' Falls on Easter, Draws Conservative Ire
"Transgender Day of Visibility" fell on Easter Sunday this year, drawing ire from many Republicans.
The Details: Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2009 by a transgender activist in Michigan and is celebrated yearly on March 31. The first-ever presidential proclamation of the holiday came from the Biden White House in 2021 and was followed by proclamations in 2022 and 2023 as
CNN Digital The Hill Fox News DigitalMar 12 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Spread of Coronavirus Grips US, Stuns Stock Market
The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has sent shockwaves through the U.S., closing schools, suspending entire sporting seasons and contributing to a brutal week for the stock market.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday, announcing a 30-day ban on travel to and from the European Union. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in 44 states and
Henry A. BrechterJul 28 2021
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GOP Candidate Beats Trump-Backed Opponent in Texas House Runoff
On Tuesday, Texas state Rep. Jake Ellzey defeated fellow Republican Susan Wright in a special election runoff for Texas' sixth congressional district.
Wright had been widely favored to win. She's the widow of Ron Wright, who previously held the seat, and she had the endorsement of former president Donald Trump. Some political analysts paint the outcome as a loss for Trump and his post-
National Review (News) Wall Street Journal (News) PoliticoApr 12 2021
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Biden to Host Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday to discuss their $2 trillion infrastructure package. The lawmakers chosen for this meeting have a history of sitting on committees that oversee investments that they themselves have said need to be made. The names include Democratic Senators Maria Cantwell of Washington and Alex
Reuters CNN Digital New York Post (News)Feb 04 2024
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Biden Handily Wins First Democrat-Sanctioned Primary in South Carolina
President Biden won the DNC primary in South Carolina on Saturday with approximately 96% of the vote.
The Details: The primary was the first vote of the 2024 presidential race sanctioned by the Democratic Party, which declined to recognize New Hampshire’s Democrat primary last month. Biden defeated longshot challengers Marianne Williamson and Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) who won 2.1% and 1
Politico Forbes National Review (News)Dec 02 2022
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CNN Announces Layoffs as Network Looks to Cut Costs
Prominent news network CNN (Left Bias) announced a round of layoffs this week as the media company seeks to cut costs.
For Context: CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros., merged with Discovery in May. Chris Licht was brought in as CEO of CNN around the same time. In October, Licht hinted that layouts were imminent, citing “concern over the global economic outlook.”
Key Quotes: Licht
Washington Post Fox News Digital Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 18 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Mueller Report: Trump Implicated or Vindicated?
In a press conference today, Attorney General William Barr said that the Mueller report found no evidence of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election, adding that there was insufficient evidence to indict President Trump on obstruction of justice. Some accused Barr of being blinded by partisanship and argue that the report effectively implicates AllSides StaffAug 14 2023
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Georgia Court Publishes, Removes Document Detailing Potential New Trump Charges
The Fulton County, Georgia, court's website appeared to mistakenly publish a document related to the state’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.
Details: The document, which was pulled from the website but saved by outlets, details charges against a defendant named “Trump, Donald John.” Reuters (Center bias) reached out to the Fulton County District Attorney, who said no
National Review (News) Business Insider ReutersApr 04 2024
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As College Costs Rise, Gen Z Shifts Toward Skilled Trades
Younger people are increasingly passing up a four-year college education to pursue skilled trades.
The Details: Enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% in 2023, hitting its highest level since the National Student Clearinghouse started tracking the data in 2018. Median pay for some trades is rising faster than for professional services. Meanwhile, prestigious
Business Insider Wall Street Journal (News) Daily MailSep 27 2022
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Iran Protests: Death Toll Rises Amid Government Crackdown
Protests in Iran continued into their second week following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
“At least 76 protesters are confirmed to have been killed by security forces,” non-governmental organization Iran Human Rights said Monday. However, Iranian state media said only 41 had been killed, including security personnel. Hundreds have been arrested, including at
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