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Aug 30 2014
News
Social Media, Groupthink and the Spiral of Silence
Ever wonder how social norms occur? Those that openly support the majority viewpoint on an issue are lauded so that behavior is reinforced. Dissenters, on the other hand, are denounced so they clam up for fear of being ostracized. This phenomenon is called the spiral of silence.
The spiral of silence theory is believed to be a function of evolution. Animals that are isolated from the
Fox News (Online News)
Mar 10 2016
Opinion
Four reasons Hillary Clinton lost the Democratic debate
During their two-hour debate in Miami last night, Hillary Clinton attacked Bernie Sanders for siding with both the Castro brothers and the Koch brothers.
The Democratic front-runner attacked her rival for being insufficiently critical of George W. Bush and excessively ideological. She also suggested that the Vermont senator was supportive of vigilantes policing the Southern border and
Washington Post
Jan 16 2021
Headline Roundup
Biden's First Days In Office Will Focus On COVID-19, Economy, Climate
President-elect Joe Biden will sign approximately a dozen executive orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and climate change during his first few weeks in office, according to a memo by Ron Klain, who is set to become the White House Chief of Staff. On day one, Biden would sign actions rejoining the United States to the Paris climate accord and reversing Trump's travel ban on
Reuters
Washington Examiner 
New York Times (News)
May 17 2019
Headline Roundup
Barr Defends Himself Against Critics
Attorney General William Barr defends his decision to review the origins of the Russia probe, saying that it could lead to rule changes for counterintelligence investigations of political campaigns.
Wall Street Journal (News)
Fox News (Online News)
CBS News (Online)
Jan 29 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Senate Approves Keystone XL
The Senate just passed a bill that approves construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. As you've no doubt heard, this project has plenty of fans and opponents. President Obama is currently on the "not a fan" side and has promised to veto the bill. Before its passage today, the Senate had been debating the bill, and many proposed amendments to it, all month. Media Snippets from the Right John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Jul 31 2014
News
House on collision course with Senate over border crisis bill
Congress once again is scrambling at the 11th hour to strike a compromise on urgent legislation as the House and Senate clash over how to address the border crisis.
House Republicans have teed up a series of votes today on the matter, while the Senate is waiting and watching. The House and Senate have modified the White House's emergency $3.7 billion spending bill request in starkly
Fox News (Online News)
Feb 28 2024
Headline Roundup
Key Witness Says Prior Claims About Fani Willis-Nathan Wade Relationship Were 'Speculation'
A witness in the case to dismiss Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump's election interference case said Tuesday that comments he made about Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade's relationship were "speculation."
The Details: In previous text messages, a former friend of Wade and attorney Terrance Bradley said he "absolutely" believed
Washington Times
Washington Post
Fox 5 Atlanta
Jan 06 2015
News
God is on the ropes: The brilliant new science that has creationists and the Christian right terrified
The Christian right’s obsessive hatred of Darwin is a wonder to behold, but it could someday be rivaled by the hatred of someone you’ve probably never even heard of. Darwin earned their hatred because he explained the evolution of life in a way that doesn’t require the hand of God. Darwin didn’t exclude God, of course, though many creationists seem incapable of grasping this point. But he didn
Salon
Sep 22 2023
Headline Roundup
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches Party Affiliation to Republican
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Friday he is switching his party affiliation to Republican, arguing, “American cities need Republicans—and Republicans need American cities.”
Key Quotes: In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Opinion (Lean Right bias), Johnson stated, “I have no intention of changing my approach to my job. But today I am changing my party affiliation. Next
Newsweek
Washington Post
Fox News (Online News)
Oct 07 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump v. Biden: Chinese Foreign Policy
This article is part of our "Trump vs. Biden" Perspectives Blogs series, in which we'll analyze and explain each candidate's positions on major issues leading up to the 2020 presidential election. This blog will examine each candidate's stances on matters pertaining to o China and the Chinese Communist Party.
Biden: Strict Trade, Diplomatic ApproachDespite supporting
AllSides Staff