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Feb 26 2024
Headline Roundup
US Airman Dies After Self-Immolation in Front of Israeli Embassy
A U.S. Air Force member died after setting himself on fire and shouting “Free Palestine” in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday afternoon.
The Details: The man, identified by police as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, reportedly live-streamed himself on Twitch, saying, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but
Al Jazeera The Jerusalem Post New York Post (News)Nov 19 2019
News
Xinjiang Abuses Exposed
Last Saturday, The New York Times released “more than 400 pages of internal Chinese documents [that] provide an unprecedented inside look at the crackdown on ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region.” (New York Times)
Both sides condemn China and call for a forceful response:
“The echo of ‘1984,’ ‘Brave New World’ or ‘Fahrenheit 451’ is unmistakable. But this is not dystopian
The Flip SideJan 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'sMar 31 2022
Perspectives Blog
Equity vs. Equality: A Political Rorschach Test
This blog is written by multiple authors of different perspectives, and published on DividedWeFall.org (Mixed media bias rating).
America Cannot Fulfill the Promise of Equal Opportunity Without Equal AccessBy Carlon Howard – Chief Impact Officer, Equity Institute
In recent years, the debate concerning the difference between equity and equality has grown
Divided We Fall (author)Sep 06 2012
News
Young face put on illegal migration at DNC
Democrats broke yet another barrier Wednesday when they invited an illegal immigrant young adult onto the stage at their nominating convention in Charlotte  part of a historic Hispanic outreach program the party hopes will cement ties to the fast-growing ethnic voting bloc in the country. Its likely the first time an illegal immigrant has taken the podium at a major party convention,
Washington TimesMar 22 2022
Perspectives Blog
AllStances™: Teaching LGBTQ+ Topics In Schools
Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, is sparking a wide array of arguments on all sides of the spectrum.
Should public schools teach primary school students about sexual orientation and gender identity? At what grade level should teachers start teaching LGBTQ+ topics in the classroom? Is banning the discussion of these issues a
Antonio FermeNov 06 2023
Headline Roundup
What Does 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free' Mean?
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is facing backlash over her use of the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” What does this phrase mean?
Tlaib’s Words: In a post on X, Tlaib stated, “From the river to the sea is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate. My work and advocacy is always centered in justice and
Business Insider Newsweek National Review (Opinion)Apr 03 2019
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Trump wants to distract us from the Mueller report. We can't let him
As the president targets healthcare and immigration, Democrats must stand firm in seeking Mueller’s full findings
Since the publication of his attorney general’s short report on the outcome of the Mueller investigation, Donald Trump has looked like a president unleashed. He has attacked his enemies, demanded the resignation of journalists who he says peddled “fake news”, and advanced
The GuardianDec 11 2023
Headline Roundup
Netanyahu Calls on Hamas Forces to Surrender
With Israeli forces reportedly detaining hundreds of militants, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu called on Hamas fighters to surrender.
Key Quotes: “It is the beginning of the end of Hamas. I say to the Hamas terrorists: It’s over. Don’t die for [Hamas chief Yahya] Sinwar. Surrender now,” Netanyahu said. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said “fascist” Israel would not retake
The Jerusalem Post Al Jazeera CBNAug 05 2019
News
Mass Shootings
“29 people were killed and about 50 injured in less than 24 hours” in two mass shootings. “In the Texas border city of El Paso, a gunman opened fire Saturday morning in a shopping area packed with thousands of people during the busy back-to-school season. The attack killed 20 and wounded more than two dozen, many of them critically. Hours later in Dayton, Ohio, a gunman wearing body armor and
The Flip Side