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Sep 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
When the Debate Turns From Coronavirus to Crime
It’s only been a little more than three months since George Floyd’s tragic death. But on the political calendar, it seems like decades have passed.
In the spring, the nationwide demonstrations that spread in the aftermath of Floyd’s death put Donald Trump on the defensive, as the national conversation focused on questions of racial justice and police reform. Initial polling showed that
Dan SchnurJul 21 2020
Perspectives Blog
When Good People Turn On Each Other
As the COVID-19 coronavirus devastation worsens, it has become very clear who deserves the blame for the virus’ spread:
Other people.
“Other”, of course, is entirely in the eye of the beholder. As America has retreated into partisan and cultural cul-de-sacs, it becomes more and more tempting to blame society’s problems on those who look, act and think differently than we do. As
Dan SchnurJun 04 2019
News
The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for Police to Arrest You for Filming Them
The First Amendment makes it unconstitutional for government officials to retaliate against you because they dislike your speech. At the same time, federal law gives you the right to sue state officials for compensation if they violate constitutional rights such as your right to free speech. But on Tuesday, the Supreme Court invented a rule that will often allow police officers to arrest
SlateAug 21 2016
News
Megadonors dominate as Priorities USA PAC raises $9.9 million in July
Two megadonors accounted for almost two-thirds of the contributions to the main super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton in July, as the group's income slowed slightly from the month before. Investors Daniel Abraham and Donald Sussman each gave $3 million to Priorities USA Action. The super PAC's total haul was $9.9 million, down from $11.9 million in June. The group finished July with $38.7
PoliticoFeb 16 2014
News
Conservatives Mull New Strategy to Fight Gay Marriage After Court Setbacks
Opponents of same-sex marriage are scrambling to find effective responses, in Congress and state legislatures, to a rash of court rulings that would force some of America's most conservative states to accept gay nuptials.
Some gay-marriage foes are backing a bill recently introduced in both chambers of Congress that would leave states fully in charge of their marriage policies, though
Newsmax (News)Sep 01 2023
Headline Roundup
Unemployment Rose to 3.8% and 187,000 Jobs Were Added in August
The unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, up from 3.5% in July, and job gains eased slightly in August, adding 187,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Key Details: Social assistance, leisure and hospitality, healthcare and construction establishments increased their hiring, while warehousing and transportation employers cut staff. This reflected the impact of the shutdown of
Breitbart News Wall Street Journal (News) Washington PostJul 27 2023
Headline Roundup
7 Car Companies Announce EV Charging Network Expansion Plan
Seven automotive companies announced a joint venture to construct 30,000 electric vehicle charging stalls across North America, nearly doubling the current number of stalls.
Details: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler/Stellantis are joining forces to increase the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in North America as efforts are being made at the
Washington Post Forbes Fox BusinessMar 18 2013
News
GOP: We’ve been lying all along
I never thought Id write these words, but here goes: Thank you, John Boehner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for finally admitting on national television that all the fiscal cliffs, sequestrations and budget battles youve created are, indeed, artificially fabricated by ideologues and self-interested politicians and not the result of some imminent crisis thats out of our control.
America owes
SalonAug 04 2016
Opinion
Trump's right — the system is rigged. Look at Common Core
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has argued that our political, policy and economic systems are rigged against ordinary Americans. The process that gave us Common Core is a perfect example of a rigged system in action.
Back in June 2009, two big Washington, D.C.-based organizations — the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers — announced their
Washington ExaminerOct 18 2020
Analysis
Ultimatum signals modest US goal in Iraq: Avoid defeat
The threat by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seemed extreme. The United States would shutter its own embassy in Baghdad if Iraq didn’t rein in Shiite militia attacks on American targets.
The ultimatum late last month – which came with the promise of a “strong and violent” response if the attacks did not stop – was a stunning admission of weakness, analysts say. And it revealed the scale
Christian Science Monitor