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Sep 03 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Candidates Visit Kenosha in Wake of Violence
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Kenosha, Wisconsin became the newest site of anti-police brutality protests and violent rioting after Jacob Blake was shot by police on Aug. 23. In the days following Blake's shooting, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse was arrested as a suspect in a shooting that killed two and wounded one. President Donald Trump
Micaela RicaforteFeb 03 2022
Headline Roundup
Should Transgender Penn Swimmer Lia Thomas Be Allowed to Compete in Women's Events?
A transgender swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania is breaking records and spurring debate about trans athletes across the political spectrum.
After competing for the UPenn men’s swimming team for three seasons and undergoing over two years of hormone replacement therapy as part of her transition from male to female, swimmer Lia Thomas joined the school's women's team this year.
New York Times (News) The Hill New York Post (Opinion)Sep 10 2012
News
Obama Convention Bounce Confirmed In Latest Tracking Polls
Daily tracking polls published over the weekend show President Barack Obama enjoying a modest boost in support following the Democratic party convention, though how long that polling "bounce" will last remains uncertain.
The latest results from two daily telephone tracking surveys conducted by Gallup and Rasmussen Reports show a very similar pattern. Both had found a roughly even race
HuffPostMar 07 2013
Opinion
Rand Paul Wins Applause From GOP and Liberals
Rand Paul's nearly 13 hour live filibuster of John Brennan's nomination to head the CIA got support for the Kentucky Republican from some unlikely places. "He's using the filibuster the way it's meant to be used," said Jon Stewart, whose satire carries some political weight from his perch at "The Daily Show." Even some Democrats who want to end the use of the filibuster, like Sen. Jeff
ABC News (Online)Apr 16 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump, Governors Start to Plan Regional Re-openings
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President Donald Trump's administration and state governors are developing plans to ease social distancing guidelines once conditions are deemed safe enough.
The rough plan aims to lift some social distancing guidelines after May 1, with harder-hit areas waiting longer. The final decision will ultimately
Henry A. BrechterJan 31 2022
Headline Roundup
Russian, American and Ukrainian Diplomats Clash at UN Security Council
Diplomats from Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine had harsh words for each other at a Monday meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
Russia maintained its military buildup around Ukraine on Monday, as Ukrainians prepared for war with weapons sent by the U.S. and other Western countries. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia’s actions struck “at the very heart of the U.N
Voice of America (VOA) New York Times (News) New York Post (News)Sep 06 2012
News
CNN Fact Check: About those 4.5 million jobs ...
Anyone watching the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night heard the number 4.5 million several times. "Despite incredible odds and united Republican opposition, our president took action, and now we've seen 4.5 million new jobs," San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, the party's keynote speaker, said. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who served as President Barack Obama's chief of staff, and
CNN DigitalDec 14 2014
News
Act of Love: Jeb Preps Run for the Presidency
If you believe everything old can be new again, then you'll appreciate the Bush family, this time in the person of Jeb Bush, mapping out the same old plan that gave Democrat Barack Obama two terms in the White House and, in terms of presidential politics, has the GOP looking more like yesterday's news than it ever has. And that's saying something. But no matter, Jeb is more interested in what
Breitbart NewsFeb 28 2013
News
Arkansas Senate overrides veto of abortion bill
The Arkansas Senate voted Thursday to override a veto of a near-ban of abortions starting in the 20th week of pregnancy and backed a separate measure that would outlaw the procedures in most cases beginning in the 12th week. The Republican-led Senate voted 19-14 along party lines to override Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of the 20-week bill, a day after the GOP-led state House voted to
Fox News DigitalOct 15 2012
News
Biden brings fight to Wisconsin with appeal to women voters
A day after going toe-to-toe with Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) in a spirited and oftentimes feisty debate, Vice President Joe Biden took the fight to his GOP rival's home state. Speaking to a crowd packed with 2,000 people at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Biden tried to follow up on his Thursday night performance. This time, with a particularly direct appeal to women. "If anyone
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