AllSides Balanced Search reveals information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so you can get the full picture.
Aug 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Hurricane Idalia Weakens to Category 1 Storm
Hurricane Idalia passed into Georgia as a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday after hitting Florida earlier in the day as a Category 3 storm.
The Details: The storm touched down near Keaton Beach in northwest Florida on Wednesday morning with winds up to 125 mph. The storm sustained winds up to 130 mph in the hours before landfall, but weakened slightly as it approached shore. At least 30
The Florida Capital Star Tallahassee Democrat Miami HeraldAug 02 2019
Opinion
We Should No Longer Doubt What the Democratic Party Is Today
The Democratic debates this week demonstrated that change isn’t just coming: It’s here. To watch Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders dominate on stage against their more moderate foils was to realize that their positions are no longer marginal. CNN’s questions Tuesday night seemed designed to challenge the left-leaning proposals. That those positions were well-defended—and not unique to a
Guest Writer - LeftFeb 16 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Visits East Palestine One Year After Train Derailment
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday, over a year after a catastrophic train derailment spilled toxic chemicals in the area.
For Context: In February 2023, a train carrying hazardous chemicals including vinyl chloride derailed and crashed in East Palestine, Ohio, forcing roughly 2,000 residents to evacuate. The incident caused significant controversy due to health and
Associated Press The Hill Washington ExaminerMar 25 2024
Headline Roundup
Who are ISIS-K? Can They Attack the US?
Some U.S. government officials think ISIS-K, the terror organization responsible for the March 22 Moscow attack, could attack Europe or the U.S. in the near future.
Background: ISIS-K emerged in Afghanistan in 2014, and saw peak membership in 2018 before declining due to U.S. and Taliban efforts against it. The group is known to have a presence in Europe, though it has not staged a
Reuters Just The News New York Times (News)Aug 29 2022
Headline Roundup
At Least 15 Killed in Iraqi Unrest After Influential Leader Announces Retirement
Supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with riot police and entered Iraq's Republican Palace on Monday after the influential Iraqi leader announced his “final withdrawal” from politics.
At least 15 people have been killed and hundreds more injured, according to multiple reports. The Iraqi military declared a nationwide curfew, and caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi
The Jerusalem Post Fox News (Online News) Al JazeeraJul 05 2023
Headline Roundup
Cocaine Found in West Wing of White House
The Secret Service found cocaine in the West Wing of the White House in a "dime-sized baggie" while doing routine rounds on Sunday night.
Key Details: It's unclear how the illicit drug made it into the White House. The discovery of the white powder in a common area of the West Wing led to a brief evacuation of the White House. President Joe Biden was at Camp David at the time.
Associated Press BBC News Daily MailMar 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Ukraine Rejects Russia's Request for Surrender in Mariupol
On Monday, Ukrainian officials unapologetically rejected a Russian demand that their forces surrender in the besieged port city of Mariupol, in exchange for safe passage out.
The refusal came even before Russia's deadline of 5:00am Moscow time for a response. An adviser to the mayor of Mariupol had already stated that Russia’s promises regarding humanitarian corridors could not be
The Epoch Times Associated Press Washington PostOct 16 2023
Headline Roundup
Jews and Arabs Both Claim Genocide as Israel Attacks Hamas in Gaza
Israel says its airstrikes in Gaza are justified retaliation for Hamas’ deadly terror attacks — labeled by some as a pogrom against Jews. Some Arab voices say it’s a pretext for genocide against Palestinians.
For Context: Israeli authorities said about 1,300 were killed in Hamas’ October 7 attacks; as of Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said about 2,000 had been killed in Gaza
New York Post (Opinion) Foreign Policy Al JazeeraJan 27 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Natural Disasters Strike Like They Did in 2020, Republicans and Democrats See Similar Role for Government
From the LeftEditor's Note: This viewpoint is from a writer rated Lean Left.
In 2020, Americans experienced many natural disasters, including record-setting fires in California and Colorado, and some of the most tropical systems ever to make landfall.
By September, the country already had tied the record for the greatest number of natural disasters in a single year
Bella JasperOct 02 2023
Headline Roundup
Did Rep. Jamaal Bowman Pull a Fire Alarm to Delay a Vote?
Shortly before the House of Representatives was set to vote Saturday on a bill to fund the federal government past the weekend, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) pulled a fire alarm inside the Capitol building, leading the building to evacuate and delaying the vote.
McCarthy’s Criticism: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) accused Bowman of intentionally delaying the vote, telling reporters he
The Guardian Newsweek New York Post (News)