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Nov 07 2019
Opinion
Donald Trump's presidency of broken promises is further dividing America
From town halls to fish fries, debate stages to Hall of Fame dinners, we have talked a lot about changing our policies in this election. But I believe we need to change the tone in our politics, too.
We have a president who wakes up every day thinking about how he can divide this country. We need to stop the mean tweets, divisive attacks and broken promises. We need to look up from our
Amy Klobuchar
Dec 23 2019
News
Exclusive: SEALs ousted from Iraq for allegations of sexual assault received glowing internal reports
ASHINGTON — This year, an entire platoon of commandos from SEAL Team Seven was ousted from Iraq after allegations of unauthorized alcohol consumption and sexual assault; Chief Edward Gallagher, a Team Seven member, was court-martialed for war crimes; the Navy Times revealed that members of SEAL Team Ten had tested positive for cocaine. Could Navy brass have known there were problems?
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Newsweek
May 20 2021
Data
Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment
People have challenged each other’s views for much of human history. But the internet – particularly social media – has changed how, when and where these kinds of interactions occur. The number of people who can go online and call out others for their behavior or words is immense, and it’s never been easier to summon groups to join the public fray.
The phrase “cancel culture” is said to
Pew Research Center
Jul 04 2021
News
Don’t Let the Left Cancel Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, 245 years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It was on that sacred day, in that charter, that the foundation for our country’s philosophy was laid and the principles that would inform our system of government was forever enshrined. It read, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
The American Spectator
May 20 2021
Data
Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment
People have challenged each other’s views for much of human history. But the internet – particularly social media – has changed how, when and where these kinds of interactions occur. The number of people who can go online and call out others for their behavior or words is immense, and it’s never been easier to summon groups to join the public fray.
The phrase “cancel culture” is said to
Pew Research Center
Nov 15 2016
News
Questionable reports of Trump-fueled violence proliferate on social media
As if the 2016 climate couldn’t get any more divisive, false or questionable reports of violence linked to Donald Trump’s victory have gained steady traction on social media since last week – complicating efforts to distinguish fact from fiction amid very real political unrest.
Fox News (Online News)
Jul 25 2020
Opinion
Flawed policies lead to ‘Black exodus’ from California
“You can vote with your feet in this country. If a state is mismanaged, you can move elsewhere,” Ronald Reagan said during his 1976 presidential run. His opponents criticized him for the comment, but he highlighted a great truth in our federal system. Indeed, our state’s population growth has slowed as Californians flee to places with more-favorable tax and regulatory climates.
The
Orange County Register
Nov 12 2016
News
North Dakota Pipeline Protesters Win a Battle but Lose the War
There are 2.5 million miles of oil and gas pipelines in the United States. But thanks to a coalition of Native American and climate activists, about 20 miles of one of them—the the Dakota Access Pipeline—will now be rerouted away from a Sioux Reservation, according to statements from President Obama.
Daily Beast
Apr 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Top G7 Diplomats Pledge Unity on China, Action on Renewable Energy
Foreign ministers from G7 countries committed to accelerate their transition to renewable energy and to unite against “coercion” from China in the first days of a summit in Japan.
Renewables: On Sunday, the group committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. However, many news sources noted the absence of an agreement on limiting the use of coal.
China:
The Epoch Times


Jun 07 2019
News
Dems set to use McConnell's legislative graveyard against him
House Democrats are hoping to use Sen. Mitch McConnell's “legislative graveyard” as a messaging tool to topple GOP candidates in 2020.
McConnell (R-Ky.), the Senate majority leader, is embracing his role as a roadblock to the Democrats' legislative agenda, casting himself as the “Grim Reaper” poised to kill the Democrats’ top policy priorities. The barrier has frustrated Democrats as
The Hill