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Aug 30 2012
News
The Federal Bailout That Saved Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney likes to say he won't "apologize" for his success in business. But what he never says is "thank you" – to the American people – for the federal bailout of Bain & Company that made so much of his outsize wealth possible.
According to the candidate's mythology, Romney took leave of his duties at the private equity firm Bain Capital in 1990 and rode in on a white horse to
RollingStone.comDec 24 2023
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Republicans in AZ, GA, and PA Draft Legislation to Remove Biden from Ballot
Three Republican lawmakers drafted legislation to remove President Biden from the Democratic primary ballots in their states on Friday.
The Details: Representatives Aaron Bernstine (R-PA), Charlice Byrd (R-GA), and Cory Mcgarr (R-AZ) released a joint statement that cited their motivation as showing the “absurdity” of Colorado’s decision to remove President Trump from the state’s ballot
Breitbart News The Epoch Times NewsweekJan 09 2020
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House Passes Resolution to Restrict Trump's War Powers
The House of Representatives approved a non-binding resolution to curb President Donald Trump's war powers Thursday night, aimed at forcing the president to seek Congressional approval before taking any military action against Iran. The measure passed 224-194; three Republicans voted in favor, while eight Democrats voted against. If the Senate adopts and passes a similar resolution, that
New York Times (News) NPR (Online News) New York Post (News)Sep 26 2023
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What Caused the Turmoil at Ibram Kendi's Antiracism Center?
Following reports that Boston University is investigating its Center for Antiracist Research amid layoffs and staff complaints, voices across the spectrum are reflecting on the work and ideology of the center’s founder, prominent civil rights activist and author Ibram X. Kendi.
From the Right: Jeffrey Blehar (Lean Right bias) argued Kendi is part of an “intellectually insulting racial-
New York Times (Opinion) The Messenger National Review (Opinion)Aug 04 2021
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Perspectives: How Might Laws Solve Big Tech's Free Speech Dilemma?
The question of how major technology companies like Google, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram gate-keep speech and information on their internet platforms is a divisive one, especially in the context of the First Amendment. People across the spectrum often disagree on what freedom of speech entails, and that debate has evolved into arguments about how free speech is encouraged or
New York Times (News) AllSides Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Jul 25 2023
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McCarthy Floats Biden Impeachment Inquiry
On Monday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) suggested that House Republicans may open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his foreign business dealings.
Key Details: The White House is condemning McCarthy’s comments as "baseless," and maintaining that President Biden was never involved in foreign business deals with his son, Hunter.
Key Quote: “When Biden was
The Guardian The HillAug 16 2012
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Ryan takes on Obama campaign over Biden 'chains' remark
Paul Ryan is taking on the Obama campaign directly over Vice President Biden's "back in chains" comment, calling them the mark of a "desperate" campaign as President Obama defends his running mate against bipartisan criticism. In an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Radio, Ryan kept up the new tough tone that Mitt Romney set earlier in the week. "You know, these are the kinds of things
Fox News (Online News)May 18 2021
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Space Force Commander Removed After Claiming US Military's Diversity Training is 'Marxist'
A Space Force commander was reportedly relieved from his post after he criticized the U.S. military on a conservative podcast. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier appeared on The Steve Gruber Show to discuss his new book, which claims that Marxist beliefs are becoming more common in the armed forces. On the podcast, Lohmeier said he has witnessed “fundamentally incompatible and competing
New York Post (News) Business Insider CBS News (Online)Mar 29 2023
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Polarized Media Defends Different Communities After Nashville Shooting
After Monday's school shooting in Nashville that left seven people dead, sources across the spectrum moved to defend different groups.
For Context: The LGBTQ+ and Christian communities are the subject of analysis following the shooting. Police identified the shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, as transgender. The shooting happened at a Christian elementary school that Hale once attended.
NBC News (Online) Newsweek Fox News (Online News)Nov 24 2023
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, 60 Years Later
Wednesday marked 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, sparking media perspectives.
Public Opinion: Gallup (Center bias) found that 60 years after Kennedy’s assassination, a majority of Americans believe in conspiracies. Generally speaking, Gallup’s numbers found that those who believe the official narrative are more educated or Democrats, while Republicans,
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