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Jun 08 2022
Headline Roundup
'What is a Woman?': New Documentary Highlights Divide on Transgender Issues
A new documentary from Daily Wire's (Right bias) Matt Walsh, titled "What is a Woman?", has sparked very different reactions across the political spectrum.
In the film, Walsh asks people in the U.S. and elsewhere — from transgender activists, people who've transitioned but regret it, and U.S. pediatricians to a remote African tribe — to define the word "woman" and explain how they view
National Review (News) Washington Examiner LGBTQ NationAug 15 2023
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Drug Decriminalization: Surrendering to Addiction or Destigmatizing Recovery?
A recent piece in the New York Times (Lean Left bias) highlighting the impact of Oregon’s decision to decriminalize hard drugs in 2020 sparked commentary on the policy's effectiveness in combating drug addiction.
“Catastrophe”: Bret Stephens (Lean Right bias) argued drug decriminalization in Oregon has been a “catastrophe.” Citing data showing rising overdoses and crime in the state,
Jacobin Newsweek New York Times (Opinion)Dec 20 2020
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Congress Reaches Agreement on $900 Billion Relief Package
On Sunday, leaders of a bipartisan congressional group announced they reached an agreement on a roughly $900 billion COVID-19 coronavirus economic relief bill after eight months of negotiations. The deal comes after Congress passed a two-day stopgap to prevent a government shutdown. The relief bill is expected to aid struggling businesses and unemployed Americans, fund schools, provide help to
Washington Post New York Post (News) The HillFeb 28 2023
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Popular Zero-Calorie Artificial Sweetener Linked to Blood Clots
A zero-calorie sweetener popular in keto and other dietary regimens has been linked to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes by a new study from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute published in Nature Medicine.
Details: The study determined there to be a link between consumption of erythritol, the zero-calorie sweetener, and increased susceptibility to blood clot
Deseret News CNN Digital Washington ExaminerMar 05 2023
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Divided Coverage of Backlash to Hershey Women's Day Advertisement
Hershey’s Chocolate drew criticism from voices on the right this week for an International Women's Day marketing campaign that featured a transgender woman.
Details: The Hershey’s website for the marketing campaign states, “this International Women’s Day, celebrate the women changing the future in your community.” It then includes biographies of the five women included in the campaign,
Forbes LGBTQ Nation Fox News DigitalSep 16 2020
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Trump Holds Town Hall with Undecided Voters; Media Coverage Differs
President Donald Trump held a town hall with undecided voters on ABC News Tuesday. Moderated by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, Trump took questions directly from the socially-distanced crowd in battleground state Pennsylvania. A wide range of topics were covered during the event, including the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, public attitude toward coronavirus public health measures, the
USA TODAY ABC News (Online) The Daily CallerAug 05 2020
Perspectives Blog
Who Won: Jim Jordan or Dr. Fauci? Depends on Your Filter Bubble
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading epidemiologist for the White House coronavirus task force, testified before the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis last week. During the hearing, Fauci exchanged words with Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) after Jordan asked about limits on protesting as possible means to control the coronavirus. Fauci maintained that he could not answer that question
Hirsh JoshiJul 14 2023
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House Passes Defense Bill With Controversial GOP Amendments
The House passed a defense spending bill mostly along party lines on Friday after Republicans added amendments rolling back Defense Department policies on diversity, abortion access, and more.
The Details: In a 219-210 vote, four Democrats joined most Republicans in backing the bill, and four Republicans joined most Democrats in opposition. The core of the $886 billion National Defense
Politico Roll Call Fox News DigitalJul 14 2023
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Over 90 Million Americans Experiencing Extreme Heat Wave
Over 90 million people in the southwest United States are under heat advisories in what the National Weather Service called “one of the strongest high pressure systems this region has ever seen.”
Details: From Oklahoma to California, forecasters are warning residents of the dangers of exposure to the extreme heat. BBC News (Center bias) reported that Las Vegas, Nevada is projected to
Daily Mail BBC News CNN DigitalOct 01 2021
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Merck Says It Has First Effective Antiviral Pill To Treat COVID-19
American drugmaker Merck announced Friday that it will seek emergency authorization of an experimental antiviral pill known as molnupiravir after it significantly reduced the worst effects of COVID-19 in clinical trials. The company said that in the trials, the treatment cut the risk of hospitalization or death in half when given to high-risk patients within the first five days of COVID-19
Politico Washington Times Associated Press