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Dec 03 2014
News
Huckabee on Ferguson: Gov. Was 'Derelict in Duty' to Stop Looting
Gov. Jay Nixon was the most "most derelict governor I've ever seen" in exercising his "duty" during the racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, after a grand jury opted not to indict a white police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teen who attacked him, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Wednesday on "America’s Forum."
"His use of the National Guard was disgusting and
Newsmax (News)Oct 16 2012
Opinion
Koch: Obama Doesn't Deserve Credit for Pulling Troops Out of Iraq
Ed Koch’s Perspective: In a full-page editorial this past Sunday, The New York Times publicly revealed its new position on our remaining troops in Afghanistan until December 2014 as proposed by the Obama administration.
The opening paragraph of the editorial states that "it is time for United States forces to leave Afghanistan." The editorial urges that the U.S. begin the immediate
Newsmax (News)Oct 13 2022
Perspectives Blog
Putin Rhetoric, Increased Russian Strikes Mark New Era in Conflict
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Escalated Russian strikes on Ukraine and threats from President Vladimir Putin have raised new concerns about the conflict. After Putin said last month that Russia would use "all the means that we have" to defend itself,
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How to Spot and Avoid Misinformation
Often the most persuasive misinformation is based on some element of truth – that’s what makes it believable. Learn to spot and avoid misleading or deliberately deceptive content.
Jun 02 2022
Perspectives Blog
Country Considers New Gun Laws After Shootings
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In the wake of recent mass shootings in Texas, New York and other places throughout the country, politicians and activists are convening to discuss preventative measures and potential new gun laws. A bipartisan group of senators
AllSides StaffFeb 03 2021
Analysis
Trump Destroyed Himself
Two reports by his own pollsters show why he should have won but didn’t.
Donald Trump might be in denial about who won the 2020 election, but his pollsters aren’t. Two of them have performed autopsies on his defeat, and those autopsies are now public. One of his pollsters, John McLaughlin, published an analysis in Newsmax in November. Another report, written by consultant Tony Fabrizio
SlateMay 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Barron Trump Declines Invitation to Serve as RNC Delegate in Florida
Former President Donald Trump’s son Barron has declined an invitation to serve as a delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, citing “prior commitments.”
The Details: Florida Republicans announced Barron would serve as an at-large delegate on Wednesday, but his mother Melania’s office has since told The Daily Mail (Right bias) that he would not be
The Guardian BBC News Newsmax (News)Jun 17 2024
Headline Roundup
Did Saudi Arabia End its 'Petrodollar' Agreement With the US?
After reports that a secret 50-year-long “petrodollar” agreement between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. failed, some warned of the U.S. dollar's global demise. What actually happened?
Contradictions: Some said the agreement required Saudi Arabia to keep oil priced in dollars. But others said that wasn't the nature of the deal.
For Context: In 1974, the countries reportedly struck a
MarketWatch Straight Arrow News Newsmax (News)Mar 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Does Boeing Need A Culture Change?
Boeing’s continued series of unfortunate events, including the death of former employee and whistleblower John Barnett, have brought the company’s reputation into focus.
Corporate Culture: Marin Cogan of Vox (Left bias) said that while “Boeing’s safety issues are real,” the reason its “recent failures have attracted so much scrutiny is because these types of events are so rare.” Cogan
Vox Daily Beast Newsmax (Opinion)Jan 08 2021
Perspectives Blog
Capitol Breach Coverage Demonstrates Media Bias
From the RightThis piece is from a writer rated Lean Right.
A protest at the Capitol turned chaotic and violent Wednesday when protesters stormed into the building and one woman was shot and killed by Capitol police; a cop died from his injuries and three others died from “medical emergencies." The event illustrated yet again how the media treats coverage of protesters and
Julie Mastrine