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Mar 10 2016
News
The 8th Democratic Debate In 100 Words
In Miami and on Univision, the eighth Democratic debate focused heavily on issues important to Latinos. It meant Sanders and Clinton parted ways with Obama, promising to end deportations. Clinton was asked some tough questions, including whether she would suspend her campaign if she was indicted over her email issue. "It's not going to happen," Clinton said. "I'm not even answering that
NPR (Online News)Jul 15 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Cubans Take to the Streets in Protest
Thousands across Cuba rose up in protests this week, an uncommon uprising in the authoritarian country. Their cries covered many topics, from freedom and liberty to food and COVID-19 vaccine access. As a result, President Joe Biden criticized the Cuban government and said America stands "with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom." Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has blamed U.S
AllSides StaffOct 04 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Democrats Get Their Own Tea Party
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
Back in the early 2000s, a group of determined conservative Republican House members began to organize themselves into a cohesive political force. They caused headaches for George W. Bush, they deposed Speaker John Boehner and eventually became the bulwark of the strongest opposition to Barack Obama. While there are
Dan SchnurJul 29 2023
Headline Roundup
Trump Vies for Joe Rogan Podcast Invite to no Avail
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly requested to be on the popular Joe Rogan Experience (Center bias) podcast multiple times, as Rogan continues to reject his requests.
The Details: According to The Daily Beast (Left bias), Trump’s desire to be on the podcast was re-stoked after he shook hands with Rogan at a recent UFC fight in Las Vegas. One Trump adviser, Roger Stone,
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Perspectives Blog
When Two Parties Aren’t Enough For Some People
It is deeply frustrating for many Democrats that Dianne Feinstein and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are members of the same political party. Most Republicans are equally unhappy that they are forced to count both Mitt Romney and Donald Trump, Jr. within their ranks. Such is life in a two-party system, where both sides must deal with internal tensions in order to win elections — that's the point of
Dan SchnurOct 21 2017
News
The cascade of missteps that turned one White House error into a messy week
Hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes foresight has a sharp focus, too. It was fairly clear a week ago that the White House should have gotten out in front of questions about the deaths of four Special Forces soldiers earlier this month in Niger. The men had been killed on Oct. 4, but there had been almost no word from the White House. No explanation, no condolences — just brief comments from
Washington PostAug 19 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Night Three of the Democratic National Convention
On Wednesday night, Kamala Harris formally accepted her nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The night also featured speeches from Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and former President Barack Obama. Democrats kept women at the front and center of the night. In their speeches, Democrats highlighted issues such as gun
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White House says DACA protections too divisive to be included in Trump immigration plan
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday that President Trump’s new immigration plan does not address the fate of young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children because the issue is too divisive.
Providing protections from deportations for such young immigrants, known as “dreamers,” has been a leading priority for Democrats ever since
Washington PostFeb 04 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Iowa Results Analysis
It’s been an eventful week in politics! There were new winners and losers in Iowa, four presidential candidates exited the race, President Obama visited a mosque, and Bernie and Hillary prepared to debate tonight. While Cruz and Clinton walked away with wins, a lot of political commentary focused on the strong showings of candidates Sanders and Rubio. Let’s have a look at the state of the John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 17 2019
Headline Roundup
Democrats React to Obama's Call for Moderation in Primary Race
Democrats on social media and on the campaign trail are responding to former President Barack Obama's call for the party's presidential hopefuls to "stay rooted in reality," which he made during a fundraising event on Friday. Many supporters have voiced their agreement with the president's concern over the electability of some of the party's more left-leaning candidates, while others are
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