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Apr 18 2023
Headline Roundup
Tax Day Sparks Reflection on IRS Funding, Federal Spending and Debt
Tuesday is tax day in America, and voices across the spectrum are reflecting on taxes, federal spending, and more.
Default Delay: An analysis in CNN explained that the revenue brought in this tax season will determine how long the Federal government has to solve the ongoing debt ceiling debate. The U.S. hit the debt ceiling in January. Since then, the treasury has been enacting “
CNN (Online News) Chicago Tribune ReasonJun 15 2020
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Death of Rayshard Brooks Ruled a Homicide
The death of a black Atlanta man, Rayshard Brooks, was ruled a homicide by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office. Brooks was shot by police last Friday after failing a sobriety test. Brooks wrested away an officer's taser and ran with it, then was fatally shot by police after he pointed the stun gun at them. Two officers were involved in the 27-year-old's death; the officer who
Axios Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online)Aug 24 2017
Perspectives Blog
Trump to Send More Troops to Afghanistan
President Trump announced that America will be sending approximately 4000 more troops to Afghanistan. This comes after his harsh criticisms of both President Bush and Obama for their decisions in Iraq. The concern is that pulling all of America's troops out of Afghanistan would lead to a void that ISIS could take advantage of. Our newest offering for Schools - Mismatch - launched this week. John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 13 2023
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Interior Dept. Releases Proposal to Address Colorado River Drought
The Department of the Interior released a proposal outlining potential options to address the drought in the Colorado River Basin.
Key Quotes: “Failure is not an option,” said Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau in a statement from the Department of the Interior. “Recognizing the severity of the worsening drought, the Biden-Harris administration is bringing every tool and every resource to
Vox Fox News (Online News) NewsweekJul 28 2020
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Social Media Platforms Censor Doctors Purportedly Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation
On Monday, Breitbart News posted a video of a press conference in D.C. held by America’s Frontline Doctors and sponsored by the Tea Party Patriots. In it, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and front-line doctors shared their perspectives on coronavirus and public health. Some claims the speakers made are unconfirmed and believed by some to be false, including a Texas doctor's claim that
Business Insider Breitbart News ViceMay 07 2021
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Perspectives: Lower Job Numbers Prompt Debate Over Federal Aid
Lower-than-expected hiring numbers in April sparked debate throughout the political world Friday over unemployment, hiring, and the U.S. economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden reacted by saying the economic recovery has "a long way to go" and framing his recently proposed spending packages as a potential solution. Some on the left said the underwhelming hiring
NBC News (Online) National Review (News) ReutersJun 24 2020
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Perspectives: Coronavirus, Police Reform and US Polarization
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, racial tension, violence and widespread calls for police reform have recently highlighted polarization in the United States. Some voices have investigated the intersection of such polarization with the criminal justice system, as well as public health, especially as it relates to mask-wearing during the pandemic.
Voices on all sides addressed the
Grist USA TODAY Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Apr 03 2023
Headline Roundup
Donald Trump Arrives in NYC to Face Criminal Charges in Manhattan Court
Former President Donald Trump arrived in New York City Monday afternoon, where he plans to surrender to the Manhattan District Attorney and face charges related to business fraud on Tuesday.
Details: Trump departed his home in Florida Monday morning, his motorcade flanked by supporters lining the road into the airport. He spent Monday night at his residence in the Trump Tower in New
New York Post (News) Associated Press The HillMar 20 2019
Perspectives Blog
“Offense Archaeology:” How Digging Up Past Sins Became a Political Weapon for the Left and the Right
Last week, nonprofit Media Matters for America, which AllSides gives a media bias rating of Far Left, unearthed statements Fox News host Tucker Carlson (Far Right media bias) made on a shock jock radio show between 2006 and 2011. The reveal was designed to put pressure on advertisers to drop Carlson’s show, and many of them have.
Unearthing old comments made by public figures with the
Julie MastrineApr 08 2021
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Biden Announces Six Gun Control Executive Actions
The Biden administration announced six “initial actions” on Thursday to address gun violence in America following mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado. The actions include requiring background checks for “ghost guns,” untraceable guns made from parts bought online; categorizing pistols with arm brace modifications—like the one allegedly used in the Boulder shooting—as “
NBC News (Online) The Hill The Blaze