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Mar 14 2023
Headline Roundup
Is Ron DeSantis Attacking Press Freedom or Protecting the Right to Reputation?
Florida legislators and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are considering a bill that would call into question the libel doctrine established by the Supreme Court in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. What would that mean for press freedom and libel lawsuits?
For Context: In early February, DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on media defamation practices. The event's webpage says "current law does
Newsweek
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Vox 
Jun 28 2012
News
Supreme Court upholds individual mandate, ObamaCare survives
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld nearly all of President Obama's health care overhaul, in a landmark ruling that will have sweeping consequences for the economy, the election and America's health care system. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled as constitutional the so-called individual mandate requiring most Americans to obtain health insurance starting in 2014. The ruling is a victory for
CNN (Online News)
Jan 06 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Attacks Trump as Threat to Democracy in First Campaign Speech of 2024
President Joe Biden attacked former President Donald Trump in his first campaign speech of 2024 on Friday.
The Details: Biden emphasized the importance of preserving democracy and took aim at Trump, calling him a “loser” who seeks to dismantle American democracy. Biden criticized Trump’s handling of January 6, 2021, calling it a “violent assault” carried out by “Trump’s mob,” who were “
The Guardian
BBC News
Washington Times 
Nov 02 2020
Perspectives Blog
When Democracy Could Break
Anyone who visits the AllSides website — by definition — understands the importance of seeking out a wide range of information and opinion. That’s the way democracy functions, when we’re willing to listen to those who may disagree with us.
That attitude may be especially helpful to us in the days ahead, as we wait to learn the outcome of the presidential election. With any luck, this
Dan Schnur
May 03 2023
Headline Roundup
Russia Claims Ukraine Tried to Assassinate Putin
Russia is accusing Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin after Russian defenses disabled two drones on Tuesday night that it said were targeting the Kremlin. The drones were disarmed using electronic radar devices, according to Kremlin sources.
Key Details: Ukraine says it has no knowledge of a drone strike, and Russia has provided no evidence to support the
NBC News (Online)
Daily Mail 
BBC News
Jan 16 2021
Analysis
Truth, lies, and insurrection. How falsehood shakes democracy.
In the early morning hours of Nov. 4, 2020, President Donald Trump told possibly the most consequential falsehood of his life.
The lie was that he had been reelected by American voters to a second term, despite tens of millions of votes still outstanding and rapidly narrowing margins in key states such as Michigan and Pennsylvania.
“Frankly, we did win this election. We did win
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 08 2023
Headline Roundup
High Costs, Low Supply: What's Causing the Housing Market Slump?
What’s causing the housing market slump?
“Loop of Hesitation”: An analysis in The Dispatch (Lean Right bias) described the housing market as caught in a “loop of hesitation” as prospective buyers and sellers wait for each other to make the first move. This puts the market in a “holding pattern, with participants eagerly monitoring the possibility of major shifts in broader market
NBC News (Online)
Wall Street Journal (News)
The Dispatch
Jan 31 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: The Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia recently became the 38th state to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, aimed at guaranteeing "equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex."
The passage has received significant media attention; featured are three perspectives exploring arguments in support of or against the amendment. Some reports focused on attorneys general from Virginia, Nevada and Illinois
National Review (News)
Newsweek
USA TODAY
Oct 04 2019
Headline Roundup
Republicans Push House to Hold Impeachment Vote
Republicans are pushing the House of Representatives to hold an impeachment vote, according to multiple reports. President Trump has stated his refusal to comply with the House's impeachment inquiry; the White House not handing over evidence to the House is under legal review as it deals with matters of executive and attorney-client privilege.
Some left-leaning voices rebuked the White
Axios
Fox News (Online News)
CNN (Online News)
Apr 22 2021
Perspectives Blog
Did The New York Times Spread Misinformation About a Capitol Officer’s Death?
Earlier this week, it emerged that Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after the January 6 riot at the Capitol, according to a ruling by the District’s chief medical examiner.
The ruling means federal prosecutors will likely be unable to bring homicide charges in connection with his death. Two men have already been charged
Julie Mastrine