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Nov 12 2018
Headline Roundup
Mississippi Sen. Hyde-Smith Draws Backlash for Joke About 'Public Hanging'
GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith drew backlash over the weekend after a video on Twitter showed her telling a supporter that if he invited her to a "public hanging" she would be "on the front row." Hyde-Smith is locked in a runoff election with Democrat Mike Espy, who is black. She has dismissed the controversy as "ridiculous," saying the comment was "an exaggerated expression of regard."
NPR (Online News) Washington Post Washington ExaminerJan 05 2022
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Trump Cancels Planned January 6 News Conference
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump canceled a news conference that was scheduled for Jan. 6, the one-year anniversary of the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump issued a statement decrying "total bias and dishonesty" on the part of the House select Jan. 6 committee, and says that he will address many of the topics related to the 2020 election during a rally in Arizona on January 15th
New York Post (News) NBC News (Online) Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 05 2023
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New Florida Bill Proposes Bloggers Who Cover Government Register With State
A Florida state senator has proposed a bill that would require bloggers to register with the state if they cover Floridian elected officials.
The Details: Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) introduced Senate Bill 1316, titled “Information Dissemination”, that would require bloggers who receive compensation to write about government officials in Florida to register with the state. Government
Fox News (Online News) The Hill NBC News (Online)Jun 21 2022
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US Reacts to Texas GOP's New Platform
Texas Republicans approved a platform this week that, among other things, rejects the 2020 presidential election results and labels homosexuality an “abnormal lifestyle choice.” How did the political world respond?
Democrats rejected the platform as extreme and anti-LGBTQ+. Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said the Texas GOP "is completely controlled by the right-wing
Washington Post Axios Washington ExaminerApr 27 2017
Perspectives Blog
Trump Tax Plan
President Trump released his tax plan this week, calling for an overhaul of current economic policy. The plan includes major cuts for both individuals and businesses, but economic analysts on both the Left and the Right say its impact on the federal deficit could be counterproductive. Know a student or teacher in high school or college? Have them try our new "Mismatch" pilot school program. We John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 06 2023
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How Worried Should Democrats Be About Biden's 2024 Poll Numbers?
How worried should Democrats be about new polling showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in several key battleground states?
Now or Never: In response to the poll numbers, former President Obama’s senior adviser David Axelrod highlighted “legitimate concern” for Democrats, suggesting Biden should step aside. He stated, “If he continues to run, he will be the
CNN (Opinion) The Hill Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Mar 09 2020
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6 State Primaries, Including Michigan, Set for Biden-Sanders Duel
Six states, including the perennial swing state of Michigan, hold primary elections Tuesday. Media coverage has concentrated on the competition between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, with many framing the primaries as crucial for Sanders. Others focused on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting candidates'
Detroit Free Press New York Post (News) Associated PressOct 21 2020
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Biden Ad Criticizing Trump's Virus Response Sparks Controversy, Divided Coverage
Joe Biden's campaign aired an advertisement Sunday on CBS featuring a Michigan bar owner who blamed his venue's struggles on President Donald Trump's management of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The bar owner, Joe Malcoun, is reportedly also an angel investor and former technology executive who has made contributions to Biden's presidential campaign.
Malcoun's background was a
Washington Free Beacon New York Times (News) Washington ExaminerNov 29 2018
Perspectives Blog
Tensions Heighten as Migrant Caravan Arrives at U.S.-Mexico Border
Tensions are rising at the U.S.-Mexico border with the arrival of thousands of Central American migrants claiming asylum, particularly as U.S. Border Patrol used tear gas to disperse a group who attempted to rush the fence in Tijuana, Mexico. Some have commended Trump for his dedication to maintaining an immigration system defined by law and order in the face of increasing opposition. Others John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 18 2020
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President Trump Pardons Eddie DeBartolo, Ex-San Francisco 49ers Owner
President Donald Trump announced a plan Tuesday to pardon Eddie DeBartolo, ex-owner of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers who was convicted in connection with a gambling scandal in 1998. The president met with former star players Tuesday at the White House in connection with the announcement, some of whom publicly praised his decision. That fact was a main focus of ensuing media coverage; other
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