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Aug 23 2019
Opinion
Daniel Turner: Bernie Sanders’ Green New Deal is an impossible dream that would be a nightmare
In 1605, Miguel de Cervantes published his novel “Don Quixote,” about a delusional man who thought he was a knight in shining armor and who jousted with windmills he imagined were evil giants.
In 2019 we have Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who embraces windmills and announced a $16.3 trillion proposal Thursday for a Green New Deal, saying it would pay for itself in 16 years by
Guest Writer - RightNov 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on Race Relations, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on race relations, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:President Donald Trump recently released his Platinum Plan for black Americans, which pledges to "increase access to capital in black communities by almost
AllSides StaffAug 22 2019
Opinion
Trump, frustrated by unpopularity with Jews, thrusts Israel into his culture war
President Trump decided long ago that it would be smart politics for him to yoke his administration to Israel and to try to brand the Democratic Party as anti-Semitic.
He set about executing a pro-Israel checklist: moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing the Golan Heights as part of sovereign Israel, and taking a hard line against Iran. And he promoted himself as the greatest
Guest Writer - LeftNov 05 2019
News
The free speech election
One of the issues being hotly debated among presidential candidates and political operatives leading up to the 2020 campaign isn't health care, or the economy — it's free speech.
Why it matters: Disagreements about how to apply the First Amendment to the speed and scale of social media are consuming the political debate this election cycle and cementing unprecedented levels of
AxiosNov 09 2020
Opinion
Mr. Trump, Tear Down This Wall
The president showed nearly as much disrespect for the White House as he did for the presidency itself.
Do not say that Donald Trump failed to build his wall. He built it. But he built it in Washington, D.C., not along the southern border, and he built it to shield himself from his fellow citizens, not to shield his fellow citizens from the existential threat posed by Mexican job-
The AtlanticAug 19 2013
News
Toward a Better Education System
The United States has become a global leader in education spending, while also becoming a global laggard in student achievement. Our students have fallen behind their international peers in math and science. The result is that only one quarter of the students who do earn a high-school diploma are prepared for college. Despite high unemployment, there are 3 million skilled jobs going unfilled
National Review (News)Nov 10 2022
Headline Roundup
Inflation Slowed in October, but Remains High
Inflation eased in October, but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained near a multi-decade high, climbing 0.4% from September and 7.7% in the year ended Oct. 31, according to the Department of Labor.
Key Quotes: “Today’s CPI report shows inflation is moving in the right direction,” said Eric Merlis, managing director, co-head of global markets at Citizens. “The report provides
Wall Street Journal (News) Fox Business CNN (Online News)Jul 10 2020
Opinion
Column: The Press Secretary Puts Down Bombastic Reporters
The July 6 Washington Post carried a typically colorful headline on top of the Style section. “A binder full of bombast: Kayleigh McEnany plays her boss and his base with derisive news briefing walk-offs.”
Media reporter Paul Farhi wrote McEnany’s “would-be smackdowns seemed so orchestrated” they only lacked some kind of musical flourish, like the opening witticisms leading into the
NewsBustersJul 09 2020
Analysis
Who gets to be reckless on Wall Street?
Regular investors are piling into the stock market for the rush. Wall Street titans say they’re making a grave mistake, but it’s not so simple.
Jennifer Chang got into investing in 2019, but it was only during the pandemic that she started dealing in options trading, where the risk is higher, but so is the reward.
“With options, you can make money so much faster. So I was then
VoxMay 20 2017
News
About That WaPo Story That Says Someone In The Trump White House Is a Person Of Interest In Russia Probe
So, we had two stories yesterday that related to the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election, or any other issues that may come from this inquiry. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as special counsel to the DOJ’s investigation, giving him a wide mandate to look into this case. The New York Times article
Townhall