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Dec 13 2020
Perspectives Blog
What Causes A Vicious Cycle of Polarization, and How Can It Be Reversed? Highlights and Takeaways from New Research
Political polarization in the United States has been on the rise, with partisanship and gridlock increasing in Washington. This impedes the country’s ability to overcome urgent challenges. Affective polarization, such as increased animosity towards political opponents, is especially destructive. This kind of division often hampers reasoned discourse and can prevent societal advancements. It
Sukhayl Niyazov
Nov 15 2018
Perspectives Blog
5 Ways to Handle Political Conversations at Thanksgiving Dinner
We often think of Thanksgiving as a time when we relax with family and friends, stuff ourselves silly — and maybe apologize for burning the casserole. But aside from all the revelry, Thanksgiving can also bring uncomfortable political conversations.
Thanksgiving is truly a time when we’re forced out of our filter bubbles. Suddenly we find ourselves passing the mashed
Julie Mastrine
Dec 29 2020
Perspectives Blog
When Cracks Appear in the Republican Wall
You know it’s hard out here for an optimist.
We can see that the outgoing president will continue to indulge his penchant for brinkmanship and disruption until noon on Jan. 20, and that the consequences of his behavior will create all sorts of obstacles to his successor and inflict all sorts of hardship on suffering Americans. We can see that the COVID-19 coronavirus will wreak post-
Dan Schnur
Dec 17 2012
News
Connecticut tragedy stirs new debate over gun control, entertainment culture
While many questions remain about what motivated the killer in Friday's mass shooting in Connecticut, one thing is becoming increasingly clear -- the tragedy will re-ignite and further fuel a major debate over gun control legislation in Washington. President Obama, without endorsing any specific proposal, hinted at Sunday night's vigil that he would enter that debate with vigor. "We can't
Fox News (Online News)
Mar 20 2020
Headline Roundup
4 Senators Sold Off Stock Ahead of Coronavirus Threat
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), James Inhofe (R-OK) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) sold off stocks potentially worth up to several million dollars ahead of the stock market's COVID-19 coronavirus-fueled downturn, according to multiple reports. The moves raise questions about possible violations of the STOCK act.
Right-rated outlets generally focused coverage more on
Fox News (Online News)
New York Times (News) 
The Hill
Feb 07 2024
Headline Roundup
Will the Supreme Court Allow Colorado to Remove Trump From the Ballot?
On Thursday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding Colorado’s ruling that 2024 GOP frontrunner and former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for public office.
For Context: In December, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which disqualifies candidates who have “engaged in insurrection or
Los Angeles Times
Roll Call
The Federalist
Aug 23 2016
News
Many donors to Clinton Foundation met with her at State
More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state gave money — either personally or through companies or groups — to the Clinton Foundation. It's an extraordinary proportion indicating her possible ethics challenges if elected president.
At least 85 of 154 people from private interests who met or had phone conversations
Associated Press
Mar 06 2024
Headline Roundup
AI Photo of Trump With Black Supporters Highlights Misinformation Fears
Images created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) depicting former President Donald Trump posing with black supporters were shared by Trump supporters on social media, sparking concerns over AI’s potential to amplify election misinformation.
The Details: The AI-generated images were first shared by conservative radio show host Mark Kaye. A Trump campaign official stated the
Washington Post
BBC News
New York Post (News)
May 08 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: The DOJ's Dismissal of Michael Flynn's Case
The media is starkly divided along partisan lines in reacting to the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the bureau as part of the Russia probe.
Many left-rated voices decried perceived White House interference in getting the case dropped, with some accusing the Trump
Washington Post
National Review (News)
New York Times (Opinion) 
Jun 30 2019
Headline Roundup
Gerrymandering Ruling a Victory or Loss?
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot prevent the process of political redistricting to let politicians choose their voters. Chief Justice John Roberts' completed the 5-4 majority vote, finding that "gerrymandering is unhealthy, but is nonetheless a state prerogative that the court has no power to correct." The Constitution does not award political parties or factions
National Review (News)
USA TODAY
USA TODAY