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Mar 09 2020
News
Stakes rise for Sanders heading into Michigan primary
DETROIT (AP) — Bernie Sanders proved his 2016 presidential bid was serious with an upset victory in Michigan powered by his opposition to free trade and appeal among working-class voters. Four years later, the same state could either revive the Vermont senator’s campaign or relegate him to the role of protest candidate.
Michigan and five other states hold presidential contests on
Associated PressMar 30 2018
Headline Roundup
Laura Ingraham Facing Boycott Over David Hogg Tweet
After Fox News host Laura Ingraham mocked Parkland survivor David Hogg on Twitter for his recent college rejections, he urged top advertisers to boycott her show. At least 11 companies have pulled their ads, including Office Depot, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Wayfair, Hulu, Nestle, and Jenny Craig.
Vox Reuters The Daily WireSep 29 2021
Perspectives Blog
Where AllSides Team Members Fall on the Political Spectrum
Everyone is biased — that is one of the core beliefs here at AllSides. The best way to provide credible, balanced news is to have people with different political biases and leanings work together, supporting systems to reliably provide more balanced coverage.
That is what we do at AllSides. To create balanced, unbiased news and trustworthy media bias ratings, AllSides has a politically
Julie MastrineApr 24 2014
News
Texas Family Awarded Millions in Lawsuit Over Health Issues Related to Fracking
A Texas family was awarded nearly $3 million in a lawsuit against Aruba Petroleum, alleging that the Plano company’s hydraulic fracturing activity made them sick and forced them to leave their property.
Water gushes out of a drilling pipe as it is pulled up to be replaced with a fresh pipe at a hydraulic fracturing site in Midland, Texas, Sept. 24, 2013. The drilling method known as
The BlazeNov 01 2019
News
Warren health care plan pledges no middle class tax increase
Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes — finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive “Medicare for All” program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans’ salaries.
The Massachusetts senator famously “has a plan” for
Associated PressJun 22 2020
News
Juneteenth
“Senators on Friday announced legislation to make Juneteenth, a widely observed holiday that marks the federal order to free slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865, a national holiday… The day, which began as a Texas holiday in 1980, is now recognized by 47 states and the District of Columbia as a state holiday or observance and is marking its 155th anniversary this year.” (NBC News)
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The Flip SideMar 04 2013
Opinion
Environmental Conservation
A small group of experts gathered nearly two decades ago in an effort to articulate a set of enduring principles to help policymakers develop sound environmental policy. After a period of debate and dialogue, these individuals produced eight principles rooted in individual liberty, property rights, and free markets that became known as the American Conservation Ethic, first published in 1996
The Heritage FoundationDec 27 2019
News
Chaotic 2020 primary battle raises prospect of brokered convention: Could it really happen?
With less than six weeks to go until the Iowa caucuses kick off the presidential nominating calendar, there’s no clear front-runner in the Democratic race.
And that’s fueling speculation America could see something not witnessed in more than a half-century – a convention that goes beyond a first ballot, known in the history books as a brokered or contested convention.
“It could
Fox News (Online News)Apr 29 2018
News
Kim Jong-un Says North Korea Will Abandon Nuclear Program if U.S. Pledges Not to Invade
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told his South Korean counterpart President Moon Jae-in that North Korea would be willing to denuclearize in return for a commitment that the U.S. will not invade the country. The New York Times reported Kim’s offer—made Friday during the historic summit between the two countries—and other details of the meeting Sunday via a South Korean government spokesman.
SlateFeb 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
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