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Aug 04 2016
Opinion
Trump's right — the system is rigged. Look at Common Core
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has argued that our political, policy and economic systems are rigged against ordinary Americans. The process that gave us Common Core is a perfect example of a rigged system in action.
Back in June 2009, two big Washington, D.C.-based organizations — the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers — announced their
Washington ExaminerMay 25 2012
News
GOP hits back at Reid on sequester
Sen. Harry Reids refusal to “back off looming cuts to the Pentagon wont just harm the nations security, Republicans say. It could plunge the fragile U.S. economy back into a recession next year.
GOP defense hawks struck back at the Senate majority leader Thursday for insisting he wont stave off or delay $600 billion in automatic defense cuts unless Republicans budge on new revenues.
PoliticoMay 22 2019
News
Are Millennials Responsible for Their Own Student Debt?
Most college students borrow responsibly but the media can't stop showcasing people whose behavior is inexplicable and indefensible.
As the father to sons who are 25 and 17 years old, I love millennials and Generation Z. But it's getting harder and harder to feel sympathy for kids born between 1981 and 2012 (give or take).
It's not all—or maybe even mostly—their fault. Much of
ReasonNov 19 2019
News
The Hong Kong Protests Escalate
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
The ongoing protests in Hong Kong have seen increased violence, from both protesters and the police.In the most extreme cases, the police shot a protester at close range, while protesters doused a man in gasoline Abridge NewsJan 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Davos Elites Expect Second Trump Term, Consider Implications
Former President Donald Trump was reportedly a hot topic of conversation among business and political leaders this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Details: Reports often differed in characterizing Davos attendees’ attitudes; CNN (Lean Left bias) said European leaders “dread” Trump’s possible return, and CNBC (Center bias) said U.S. business leaders see “no
New York Times (News) Fox Business Barron'sNov 01 2023
Headline Roundup
Fed Again Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged Amid 'Strong' Growth, 'Elevated' Inflation
The Federal Reserve again decided not to raise interest rates, continuing a pause in its financial moves that aimed to fight inflation by raising borrowing costs.
For Context: In a statement, Fed leaders noted “strong” economic growth, an upgrade from previous descriptions; U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annualized rate in the third quarter of 2023, a sharp increase from 2.1% in Q2. However,
Fox Business CNBC ABC News (Online)May 03 2024
Headline Roundup
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban: Protecting Jobs or Stifling Market Innovation?
How should government officials and the agricultural industry respond to the growth of the lab-grown meat industry?
For Context: This week, Florida banned lab-grown meat. As the name suggests, lab-grown meat is cultivated from extracted animal cells supplied with proteins, sugars and fats.
From the Right: A writer in the Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) commended Florida’s
MSNBC The Hill Washington ExaminerJun 26 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Improving Child Welfare System
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directed at improving the child welfare system and decreasing the amount of time kids spend in foster care before they are permanently placed with families. The order reportedly aims to give care providers access to better funding, tools for education, and ways of dealing with trauma.
Only three sources rated as either left or
The Hill ACLU National Review (News)May 14 2024
Headline Roundup
How Do Biden’s China Tariffs Compare to Trump’s?
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced steep new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other tech and energy goods. Many compared the move to former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs on Chinese trade goods.
The Details: In 2018, Trump raised tariffs to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, building on a trade war that also involved Canada, Mexico, and
MarketWatch The Daily Wire New York Times (News)Feb 20 2014
Opinion
Opinion: GOP’s lame new talking point: Why they’re wrong about the minimum wage and jobs
When the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released a new report estimating the effects of a higher minimum wage, conservatives pounced on the possibility that a minimum wage hike to $10.10 would cost about 500,000 jobs. But much like their reaction to the recent report about the Affordable Care Act, they are jumping to conclusions far too quickly.
First, there are reasons to
Salon