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Dec 31 2021
Headline Roundup
Federal Plan to Distribute COVID-19 Tests Takes Heat Amid Shortages, Omicron Surge
Voices across the spectrum have criticized the Biden administration's plan to produce and distribute COVID-19 tests as the U.S. sets new records for COVID-19 infections.
On Dec. 20, Biden announced a plan to distribute 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests beginning in January. White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said Wednesday that contracts for the plan will be
New York Post (News) NBC News (Online) Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 22 2018
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Parkland Teens Launch Gun Debate
In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, students from Florida are pushing for increased gun control measures, such as a ban on assault weapons. After leading several protests across the state, a group from Stoneman Douglas High School appeared in a town hall led by CNN on Wednesday evening with Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, and NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch. The John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJun 09 2020
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State-by-State Virus Management Under Watch as Reopenings Continue
States are being watched closely while slowly reopening businesses and returning to a state of normalcy as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic seemingly comes under more control.
Many reports from all sides of the political spectrum focused on recent spikes in the number of coronavirus cases in some regions; some coverage from right-rated outlets framed those spikes in the context of
Reuters National Review (News) CNN (Online News)May 26 2020
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As Lockdowns Ease, a Focus on Safety Risks and the Need for Normalcy
As the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic surpasses 100,000 in the coming days, Americans are moving to stay safe and avoid spreading the virus while lockdowns are eased and everyday activities slowly resume.
Many left-rated sources and voices have focused on the need for continued safety and social distancing protocols, citing experts who warn of a potential second
NPR (Online News) Washington Post VoxOct 18 2021
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Italy's Strict New Vaccine Mandate Prompts Protests
Italy's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, believed to be among the strictest government COVID-19 mandates in the world, has been met by protests. The newest rule requires all private and public employees in Italy to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or recovery from COVID-19 in the past six months with what's known as a "Green Pass." Workers could be fined up to 1,500 euros, or
New York Times (News) Quartz The Epoch TimesJul 06 2023
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How Will New Ruling on Social Media Censorship Impact the 2024 Election?
Following a judge's order that Biden administration officials can't push social media companies to censor “content containing protected free speech,” voices across the spectrum are speculating on the implications for 2024 and beyond.
Wild West: Coverage from The Hill (Center bias) quoted supporters and opponents of the judge’s order. It quotes Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) calling the
New York Post (Opinion) The Hill New York Times (News)Apr 27 2020
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CDC Drafts Guidelines for Initial Reopenings; White House to Review
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reportedly drafted new guidelines for phased reopenings of certain businesses and public settings, as COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions are slowly being relaxed in some regions of the U.S. The guidelines focus on specific sectors and organizations, which include schools, workplaces, churches, restaurants and public transportation; they're
Fox News (Online News) Washington Post Associated PressApr 24 2020
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Perspectives: Trump's Immigration Executive Order
President Donald Trump's executive order suspending some immigration to the United States has raised both praise and criticism. The President and White House say the executive order is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus cases.
Some left-rated voices and immigration advocates say Trump is using the pandemic to fuel his purportedly xenophobic agenda. Some right-rated
Reuters CNN (Opinion) Washington ExaminerOct 20 2021
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CDC Issues New Holiday COVID-19 Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new holiday COVID-19 guidelines last week, urging people to get vaccinated and recommending that unvaccinated people delay travel until they get the shot. Fully vaccinated people are advised to mask up "in public indoor settings in communities with substantial to high transmission," and unvaccinated people are advised to wear masks in
CBS News (Online) Forbes New York Post (News)Dec 25 2021
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Perspectives: Christmas 2021
On America's second Christmas marked by COVID-19, voices on all sides of politics offered perspectives on the holiday, its meaning, celebrations and public health.
Many viewpoints across the spectrum celebrated Christmas while connecting it to COVID-19. Left-rated voices often focused on overcoming pandemic-induced grief and sadness, protecting the safety of loved ones and conquering
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