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Apr 27 2023
Perspectives Blog
Matt Taibbi and the Shifting of American Liberalism
From the CenterMatt Taibbi – who is widely revered as one of the most iconic and greatest journalists of his generation – has become a punching bag for many American liberals as of late.
The Bard-educated 53-year-old has been around the globe and back since the early 90s. Taibbi moved from New York to St. Petersburg, and eventually to Tashkent, doing everything from playing pro
Andy GorelJul 16 2021
News
Hunter Biden’s prosecutor rejected moves that would have revealed probe earlier
Last summer, federal officials in Delaware investigating Hunter Biden faced a dilemma. The probe had reached a point where prosecutors could have sought search warrants and issued a flurry of grand jury subpoenas. Some officials involved in the case wanted to do just that. Others urged caution. They advised Delaware’s U.S. Attorney, David Weiss, to avoid taking any actions that could alert the
PoliticoDec 16 2022
Headline Roundup
Twitter Threatened With EU Sanctions After Suspending Journalists Over @ElonJet Reporting
On Friday, Twitter suspended several journalists who had reported on the suspension of an account tracking a private jet owned by the company's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk.
Key Quotes: Musk explained, “Same doxxing rules apply to ‘journalists’ as to everyone else,” adding, “They posted my exact real-time location, basically assassination coordinates, in (obvious) direct violation of
Fox News Digital CNN Business TechCrunchNov 20 2021
News
New York Times refused to publish truthful article about the Kenosha riots until after the election
A writer for The New York Times traveled to Kenosha, Wisc., to report on what was really going on during the riots, and to report on the toll those riots took on the community. The New York Times refused to publish the article until after the 2020 US presidential election, and said so outright.
"A note on Kenosha in light of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial," writes Nellie Bowles in Common
The Post MillennialApr 02 2022
Opinion
Biden’s ‘absolute’ defense of Hunter leaves media and Justice Department in a muddle
“We absolutely stand by the president’s comment.” With those words, White House communications director Kate Bedingfield reaffirmed that President Biden maintains his son Hunter Biden did “nothing [that] was unethical” and never “made money” in China.
Those claims appear demonstrably false — and they make the positions of both the media and Attorney General Merrick Garland absolutely
The HillSep 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Russell Brand Accused of Sexual Assault, Denies Allegations
British actor, comedian, and commentator Russell Brand is facing sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
The Details: A joint investigation which British publications The Times (Center bias) and Channel 4 Dispatches claim began in 2019 alleges Brand sexually assaulted four different women between 2006 and 2013 when he worked as a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4. Brand, who
The Telegraph - UK Reuters NBC News (Online)Jun 22 2023
Perspectives Blog
Hunter Biden Reaches Plea Deal Over Taxes, Firearm Charges
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President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over unpaid income tax and a gun-related charge.
Details: A federal investigation found Hunter Biden failed to pay his total federal income taxes in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, he purchased a
AllSides StaffMay 08 2023
Perspectives Blog
Inside AllSides: What Counts as ‘Mainstream’ and ‘Alt’ Media?
What does the term “mainstream media” actually mean? Which companies fall under the label? Why is some popular media labeled “alternative” instead? These questions sparked an interesting discussion among members of our AllSides team. Below are the team's main takeaways, as well as their discussion, edited for brevity.
Main TakeawaysJulie Mastrine, Director of Marketing and
AllSides StaffMar 23 2022
News
Prevent Russian hackers from infiltrating your devices
The White House is warning that Russia could be planning cyberattacks on Americans.
“To be clear, there is no certainty there will be a cyber incident on critical infrastructure,” Anne Neuberger, the White House deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, told reporters during a Monday afternoon briefing.
The administration has warned in recent weeks that
NewsNationFeb 22 2022
Headline Roundup
Levi's Executive Says She Was 'Pushed Out' Over Opposition to COVID-19 School Closures
The former chief marketing officer of Levi Strauss & Co. says she was forced to leave the company due to her support for keeping schools open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing on the Substack publishing platform of former New York Times editor Bari Weiss, Jennifer Sey alleged that other Levi's executives pushed her to stop speaking out about the need for schools to remain open
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