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Sep 05 2023
Headline Roundup
Musk Threatens to Sue Anti-Defamation League Over Ad Revenue Decline
Elon Musk, owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League for allegedly working to “kill this platform by falsely accusing it & me of being anti-Semitic.”
Key Quotes: On Monday, Musk indicated a defamation lawsuit against the ADL was imminent. Musk stated that “US advertising revenue is still down 60%, primarily due to pressure on advertisers by
CNN Business The Jerusalem Post New York Post (News)Jun 18 2019
News
Donald Trump Takes A Big Step Toward Personal And Portable Health Insurance
In an ideal world, most people would own their own health insurance and take it with them as they travel from job to job and in and out of the labor market. Some employers may have better insurance than people can find in the open market. But most employers would prefer to make a cash contribution to help employees pay their own premiums rather than provide insurance directly.
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ForbesFeb 17 2022
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Divisions on Freedom Convoy Echo Debate Over George Floyd Protests
From the LeftEach week, AllSides Media Bias Alerts examine media bias in coverage of a major or important story using AllSides Media Bias Ratings™ and the AllSides Media Bias Chart™.
Here at AllSides, we’ve had more than our fair share of internal arguments over the difference between a “riot” and a “protest.” Key to the distinction is the often-vague line between acceptable
Joseph RatliffJun 12 2023
Headline Roundup
Who are the 'Moms for Liberty'?
Moms for Liberty, a self-described "grassroots organization dedicated to fighting for liberty and parental rights in education," is seen by some as extremist. What is it, and why is it controversial?
The Details: "Moms for Liberty" advocates against school curriculums seen as inappropriate, including some that mention critical race theory and LGBTQ issues. It has roughly 120,000
Associated Press Deseret News Washington ExaminerJul 07 2021
Perspectives Blog
Don't Click! You're More Powerful Than You Think
Our attention is a powerful tool; let’s employ it wisely.
At this week’s Olympic trials, hundreds of incredible athletes put forth their best efforts to achieve their dream: joining the USA Olympic Team. A lucky few made the cut. Theirs are inspiring stories of overcoming challenges and the importance of hard work and perseverance.
But all anyone can seem to talk about is the
Rebecca SheehanMar 03 2020
News
U.S. Marines lead charge in rooting out racism in military ranks
Does Confederate symbolism have a place in today’s U.S. military? That question echoes a complex debate that continues to evolve in broader society. But for America’s top Marine, the answer is simple.
Last week, the United States Marine Corps took a step toward rooting out racism in military ranks.
With the decision to ban troops from having Confederate paraphernalia on bases,
Christian Science MonitorDec 18 2019
Opinion
A Country of Two Minority Parties
One reason our politics are so chaotic is that neither Democrats nor Republicans can seem to govern as a majority party. Here’s a theory for why our politics are so confusing these days: Neither party wants to be a majority party.
From an ideological perspective, majority parties are, by nature, weird. For instance, the long-dominant FDR coalition included a strange mix of blacks and
Jonah GoldbergFeb 15 2023
Headline Roundup
Buffalo Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison by New York Court
Payton Gendron was sentenced to life in prison by a New York court on Wednesday for the murder of 10 people in Buffalo, New York. Gendron pled guilty to hate crime and domestic terror charges in November.
For Context: Last May, Gendron murdered 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Prior to and following the massacre, Gendron expressed that his actions were driven by racism
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News
Synagogue Shooting Keeps Religious Leaders on Edge: ‘No One Should Be Gunned Down in Worship’
The rabbi had just finished comforting a congregant as she prepared to say the traditional prayer for the dead in honor of her mother when a loud crack rang out in his synagogue.
It was about halfway through the Sabbath service on Saturday when a gunman turned what was supposed to be a time of solace into a day of horror. The rabbi, Yisroel Goldstein, turned quickly to see the body of
New York Times (News)Aug 03 2017
Headline Roundup
Vatican Criticizes Trump Supporters
Close associates of Pope Francis are publicly criticizing Catholics for creating "alliances of hate" with evangelical Christians to support President Trump. Steve Bannon came under particular scrutiny, with the pope's confidantes asserting that Trump's chief strategist is a "supporter of an apocalyptic geopolitics", an enemy of climate change, and has capitalized on fears of Muslims and
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