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Oct 26 2014
News
Rand Paul just gave one of the most important foreign policy speeches in decades
Sen. Rand Paul just gave one of the most important speeches on foreign policy since George W. Bush declared war on Iraq. But instead of declaring war on another country, Paul declared war on his own party. Or, at least, its entire approach to foreign policy.
In his address last night at the Center for the National Interest — a think tank founded by Richard Nixon — Paul gave, for the
VoxFeb 15 2024
Headline Roundup
One Dead Following Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade
A shooting near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade left at least one person dead and over 20 injured.
Details: The incident occurred near Union Station, close to the end of the parade route. Authorities took two armed individuals into custody, although details regarding a potential motive or the identity of the suspects have not been released. Some of the injured are in
Washington Examiner ABC News (Online) ForbesFeb 06 2017
Opinion
DeVos will deliver on school reform: Jeb Bush
She'll make sure education dollars reach the classroom instead of getting wasted on bureaucrats. With Republicans now controlling the governorships and legislatures in 25 states, the prospect for a conservative revolution is stronger than at any time in my lifetime. I am hopeful that Republicans in Washington will seize this opportunity to shift power and money back to the states, heeding the
Guest Writer - RightJan 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Race and Police Brutality Debated Following Death of Tyre Nichols
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after being beaten by five former members of the Memphis Police Department who now face murder charges, many are reflecting on police brutality and the relevance of race in Nichols' death.
Policing Is The Problem, Not Racism: Both Nichols and the officers involved are black, leading some to question or critique race being
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) CNN (Opinion) Deseret NewsOct 16 2014
News
These Candidates Are Courting the Muslim Vote
Typically news stories about American politicians and the Muslim community run along the lines of: “Republican Official Demonizes Muslims.” For example, recently we were treated to Oklahoma Republican State representative John Bennett calling Muslim Americans a “cancer” that must be cut of America.
And over the last few years we have seen Republican officials fan the flames of hate
Daily BeastDec 16 2020
Perspectives Blog
Teen's Research Suggests Media Bias in Google Search Results Can Influence Political Opinions
A middle-schooler recently used AllSides Media Bias Ratings to dissect how bias in Google search results might influence people’s political opinions.
We love when our audience uses our tools to investigate media bias. But it’s even better to see a teenager apply those resources to researching a tool that holds power over what hundreds of millions of people see and read.
The
Henry A. BrechterJan 03 2013
News
Reminder: The Fiscal Cliff "Solution" Sets Up Yet Another Ugly Fight
Enjoy the communal sigh of relief while it lasts, America. Sure, the endlessly-discussed "fiscal cliff" has been averted thanks to a flawed, 13th-hour deal -- but the high-stakes partisan wrangling is just beginning. We'll get to the road ahead in a moment, but first, a word or two about the compromise itself. Let's stipulate right out of the gate that it stinks. It was jammed through in
TownhallNov 25 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: What is Thanksgiving For?
When millions of people gather with loved ones on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday, how should they celebrate it?
As is typical, people across the spectrum see the Thanksgiving holiday in different ways. Some voices on the right used the holiday to write about being thankful for America and freedom; some on the left wrote about how Thanksgiving represents a time to reflect on the
Washington Examiner Christian Science Monitor Washington PostMay 17 2015
News
Report: Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Immigration Cases in Record Backlog, Many Won't Be Heard for Years
The influx of children and mothers from Central America last summer has caused an even larger backlog in an already overtaxed immigration court system, according to a Syracuse University study.
The backlog hit a record 445,607 at the end of April, according to the report, a rise of 9.2 percent since the beginning of the current fiscal year.
The backlog has risen 29.5 percent
Newsmax (News)Mar 27 2023
Headline Roundup
First Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank
First Citizens, one of the nation's biggest regional banks, is acquiring all of failed Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits, loans and branches.
The Details: According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the 17 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) branches will open Monday morning under the new ownership, and SVB depositors will automatically become First Citizens depositors. The
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