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Aug 10 2018
Headline Roundup
Saudi Arabia Retaliates Against Canada for Criticizing Human Rights Violations
Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian ambassador and froze trade between the two countries after Canada demanded the Saudis release jailed civil rights activists. Canada has since asked allies for help in resolving the dispute, but the U.S. State Department has stated it will not get involved.
New York Magazine Washington Times ReutersJun 27 2019
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'Warren's to lose': who won the first Democratic debate?
Bold ideas on the debate stage in Miami – and an unexpected breakout star. Here’s the verdict from our panelists
Kate Aronoff: Less than 10 minutes devoted to the climate crisis? Shameful
Generously speaking, Democratic presidential candidates tonight spent a little less than 10 minutes after nearly an hour and a half had gone by answering a handful of direct questions about a
The GuardianNov 27 2017
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Lucy PintoJun 24 2019
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Joe Biden Faces the Most Dangerous Week of His Campaign So Far
Joe Biden kicks off the most high-stakes week of his campaign so far, as he heads into the first Democratic debate with the opportunity to solidify his front-runner status — or jeopardize with a gaffe, an inappropriate joke or a tone-deaf comment.
The former vice president doesn’t need to win the debate, he just needs not to lose, as his 19 rivals seek to break out of the
BloombergJul 16 2020
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Bari Weiss Resigns from The New York Times
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This week, Bari Weiss, a high-profile editor and writer for the New York Times opinion section, announced her resignation from the paper. Weiss published a 1,500 word letter to Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger Abridge NewsApr 02 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Biden Channels His Inner FDR
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
When Joe Biden ran for president last year, there were times when it sounded like he was campaigning for Barack Obama’s third term in office. But at this early stage of his own presidency, Biden has decided that he would prefer to serve Franklin Roosevelt’s fifth term instead.
There is nothing in Biden’s
Dan SchnurFeb 16 2009
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Displacement in the Muslim World
Throughout the Muslim world, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes and communities for many reasons: civil wars, interstate conflicts, U.S.-led military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, tsunamis, earthquakes, and a multitude of other disasters. Many have crossed national borders and live in nearby countries as refugees. Many more remain within the borders of their country
Brookings InstitutionFeb 23 2017
Headline Roundup
End of Transgender Bathroom Rule
The Trump administration's reversal of Obama-era protections that allowed transgender students in public schools to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity has angered civil rights groups. Those who support states rights are pleased, and wonder why this became a federal issue.
Breitbart News CNN Digital Washington PostSep 22 2021
Perspectives Blog
Why Did Gabby Petito Become the Nation's Biggest Story?
From the Center
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For much of the past week, the disappearance of 22-year old Gabby Petito has been one of the most-covered stories in America and beyond. Why?
Petito went missing in August during a cross-country road trip with her boyfriend, 23-year old Brian Laundrie. The two documented their journey on social media,
Henry A. BrechterDec 13 2019
News
Anti-Semitism EO
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at combating anti-Semitism on college campuses. The order states, “While Title VI does not cover discrimination based on religion, individuals who face discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin do not lose protection under Title VI for also being a member of a group that shares common religious practices
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