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Jan 12 2017
Headline Roundup
Media Strategy on Trump
President-Elect Trump used his first news conference to attack some members of the news media for "fake news". The news media needs to learn how to deal with "fake news", and with Trump, to stay legitimate and ensure freedom of the press.
CBN
New York Times (News) 
The Week - News
Nov 05 2012
News
Republicans See Early Vote Surge Trending for Romney
Republicans are getting very optimistic about new trends emerging in early voting results in key states, which mostly shows Democrats casting more early ballots but not at the pace that Obama set in his victory in 2008 over Republican John McCain by 7 percentage points.
"What we're seeing consistently ... is that there is a general underperforming in places where President Obama needs
Newsmax (News)
Jul 28 2015
Perspectives Blog
Should We Occupy Wall St. or Washington
Do America’s problems stem from big government or big business?
Nearly all of us can agree that things are awry in America. Yet defining what’s gone wrong has resulted in finger-pointing and a clash of ideologies.
One point of view comes from Occupy Wall Street. This Liberal-leaning group rallies against the unethical practices of the financial industry, and objects to corporate
Beth Ballentine
Jan 07 2024
Headline Roundup
Pentagon Didn't Inform White House of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Recent Hospitalization
The Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin did not inform President Biden or his advisors of Austin’s three-day hospitalization, drawing widespread criticism.
The Details: Austin was hospitalized on January 1 for complications that arose from an elective medical procedure. The White House was not notified until January 4. The lack of transparency drew criticism from government
Politico
Fox News (Online News)
The Hill
Apr 23 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: People Protest Lockdowns as Some States Eye Reopening
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Protests against lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines happened throughout the U.S. in the past week, as people grow restless with the coronavirus-induced economic shutdown.
Some protesters still followed physical distancing guidelines, while others did not. Top health officials have
Henry A. Brechter
Jun 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Reddit Communities Protest New Policy to Charge for API
Many Subreddits went dark this week in protest of a new Reddit policy that will charge some for access to its Application Programming Interface.
The Details: In efforts to become profitable and control the user experience, the online forum website plans to charge high-usage third-party developers. As a result, many popular Subreddits have become private in protest, aiming to deter the
ABC News (Online)
Wired
Fox News (Online News)
Jan 31 2024
Headline Roundup
Big Tech CEOs Questioned in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Over Child Safety
CEOs from Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord were pressed by lawmakers Wednesday over their platforms’ policies regarding potentially harmful content for teenagers and children during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The Details: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, declaring, “Mr. Zuckerberg, you have blood on your hands,” and alleging, “You have a
ABC News (Online)
Reuters
Washington Examiner 
Jul 20 2015
Perspectives Blog
Why We Let Politicians Do the Thinking for Us
When a politician from the opposing party passes an unjust law, or engages in something you consider wrong, you’re justifiably outraged. But are you willing to overlook a transgression by a politician from your own party?
Are you willing to switch your opinion on an issue based upon which politician voted for it? Do you value your commitment to a political party more than the
Beth Ballentine
Jan 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Donald Trump Begins Republican Primary Campaign
Former President Donald Trump has embarked on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 election.
The Details: After announcing his campaign in November, Trump officially hit the campaign trail this weekend with stops in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Both events were more intimate affairs than his usual rallies, seemingly aimed at connecting with key supporters.
For Context: So
Washington Free Beacon
Newsweek
Politico
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