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Aug 25 2021
Perspectives Blog
How The Media Roundtable is Reviving the Pillars of Journalism
Grassroots action aimed at fostering a more civic and less confrontational national discourse could play a significant role in breaking the self-perpetuating cycle of political polarization.
Considering the media’s tremendous impact on public opinion and its role in shaping the American political landscape, bottom-up initiatives like the Media Roundtable aim to change its business
Sukhayl NiyazovJul 05 2021
Perspectives Blog
When the Republican Party Comes to a Crossroads
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
After a weekend when we celebrated our nation’s independence, and as we also mark the six-month anniversary of what history will record as an especially horrific assault on our democracy, the establishment of a select congressional committee last week to examine the January 6 Capitol riots is important for two reasons.
Dan SchnurJul 27 2021
News
California likely voters split on Newsom recall
California voters most likely to participate in the September recall election are virtually split over whether to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, according to a survey released Tuesday.
The poll — conducted by the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies and cosponsored by the Los Angeles Times — showed that 47 percent of likely voters support recalling
PoliticoJun 03 2014
News
NFL Hit With ANOTHER Concussion Lawsuit
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino is among the latest group of football players to file a concussion-related lawsuit against the National Football League.
HuffPostAug 17 2020
News
Special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett investigation finds Kim Foxx's office mishandled case
The special prosecutor tasked with probing the state attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett investigation in Chicago has ruled the office abused its discretion in the case against the actor, but did nothing criminal.
In a statement on the conclusions of his investigation, special prosecutor Dan Webb sharply criticized the handling of the Smollett case by Cook County State’s Attorney
Fox News (Online News)Aug 27 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Terrorism Isn’t Enough to Bring Us Together
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
There was once a time when America put aside its differences in the face of crisis. During wartime, during natural disasters, and after acts of unconscionable terrorism, all but the most virulent partisans and outliers would be able to put aside their ideological differences (at least temporarily) to come together toward a
Dan SchnurOct 14 2021
News
Steve Bannon Refuses to Testify to Jan. 6 Committee, Cites 'Executive Privilege'
Steve Bannon's lawyers have written a letter to the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol stating he will not produce documents for subpoenas, citing Donald Trump's claim of executive privilege.
The defense team for Bannon, one of a number of the former president's allies who have been subpoenaed by the panel in connection with the insurrection, has
NewsweekJun 25 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Crime Starts to Matter to Voters Again
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
Even by presidential standards, this week has been a particularly hectic one at the Biden White House. Take Wednesday, for example:
It was the day after the Democrats’ high-priority voting reform bill had been filibustered to death. The two parties were also on the verge of reaching an agreement on critical
Dan SchnurMar 06 2021
News
Senate Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill Without Any Republican Support
The Senate ended a 27-hour marathon overnight session Saturday by narrowly passing a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Senators voted 50-49 along party lines with one Republican—Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska—absent. The approval got Democrats one step closer to fulfilling one of the biggest early priorities for President Joe Biden. Now the bill must go back to the House of Representatives.
SlateJan 20 2022
Opinion
What the Florida CRT Bill Actually Says
Isaac has already hit the Associated Press for misrepresenting Florida’s anti-critical race theory bill. TV commentators are running with the AP’s spin, claiming that it outlaws “white discomfort,” a phrase nowhere found in the bill.
The actual bill text is here. It nowhere protects any particular racial or ethnic group, but extends its protections equally. It addresses “discomfort” in
Dan McLaughlin