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Mar 23 2023
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World Athletics Council Bars Trans Female Athletes From Women’s Competitions
The World Athletics Council voted to exclude transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from women’s international track and field competitions.
Key Quotes: In a statement, World Athletics said the decision followed a two-month “consultation period with various stakeholders” including “representative transgender and human rights groups.” The organization added that "there
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Ohio Republicans Seek Rule Change to Block Abortion Ballot Measure
Ohioans will vote this week on a ballot measure that could kill a November abortion rights ballot measure by raising the vote threshold for it to pass.
Abortion Rights Amendment: Ohio’s constitution allows citizens to sidestep the state legislature and pass constitutional amendments via ballot measures. In November, Ohioans will vote on one such measure, backed by state Democrats,
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Perspectives Blog
Two Reasons We Have Limited Options for President
What happens when our political party veers from our beliefs? Unfortunately, the way our political system operates, we’re left with few options, which is a problem for both Democrats and Republicans.
Whether you admire John Boehner or are glad he’s gone, the House Majority leader’s recent resignation drives home an important point: a politician’s career can grind to
Beth BallentineOct 16 2013
Perspectives Blog
Shutdown Deal
As an Onion headline said, the whole nation could probably draw John Boehner's face from memory by now. But, get ready to see others faces in the headlines soon. Snippet from the Center Congress moves toward vote on budget deal, Politico “It’s obvious that we are now seeing the end of this agonizing odyssey that this body has been put through, but far more importantly, the American people John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 05 2024
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Houthis Vow Retaliation for Weekend Strikes by US, UK
The US and UK launched strikes on 36 Houthi targets at 13 sites in Yemen early Sunday morning, prompting the Iran-backed group to vow increased efforts to disrupt regional trade.
The Details: The strikes were in response to a lethal drone attack on a US base in Jordan last week. They targeted command and control centers, an underground weapon storage facility, and other sites used by
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China Relaxes ‘Zero Covid’ Measures, Prompting Economic Hopes and Pandemic Fears
After over a week of protests, China announced it would pull back some of its strict “zero Covid” lockdown measures. The news prompted both hopes for an economic recovery and fears of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
What’s Changing: Major changes included accelerating vaccination efforts and making it easier for people to move around — both in local communities and between provinces. China
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DOJ Prepares New Antitrust Suit Against Google
The Justice Department is reportedly preparing to sue Google over its dominance in the online advertising market.
Bloomberg (Lean Left bias) on Tuesday released a report that revealed the Justice Department's lawyers have been conducting interviews with publishers to strengthen their lawsuit, which could be filed as soon as next month. In a previous lawsuit filed in October 2020, the
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SEC Sues Coinbase and Binance, Alleging Unregistered Securities Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase and Binance, the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms in the U.S. and the world, respectively.
The Details: Regulators accused Coinbase of failing to register as a securities exchange. The Binance allegations include trading unregistered securities as well as accusations that it created a separate exchange, Binance.US, to shield
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FCC Commissioner Calls for Ban on TikTok Over Data Security Concerns
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called for a ban on the highly popular social media app TikTok, citing data security concerns regarding the app’s owner, ByteDance, a Chinese company. TikTok is currently in talks with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and has refuted allegations that the Chinese government has access to data on U.S. users of the app.
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Biden 2024? Polls Forecast Opinion of Potential Reelection Campaign
While President Biden has yet to declare with certainty if he will run for reelection in 2024, polling groups are gauging the opinion of voters to understand how recent political developments have impacted perceptions of the President. While the next battle for the White House remains over two years away, practically an eternity in politics, current polling data offers insight on voters’
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