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May 25 2020
Headline Roundup
Pandemic Gives Memorial Day 2020 a Different Look
Memorial Day 2020, marked by the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, looks different than usual with socially-distanced celebrations and ceremonies to honor fallen American soldiers. This Memorial Day, AllSides thanks the families of those who've given their lives serving the United States Armed Forces.
News reports focused largely on how festivities nationwide were clashing with
Fox News (Opinion) Washington Post ForbesDec 26 2022
Headline Roundup
Dozens Dead as Winter Storm Hits Central US, Western NY
Dozens of deaths have been reported in western New York and across the Midwest amid severe winter weather.
The Details: Over two-thirds of the U.S. population was under a winter weather advisory heading into the holiday weekend. The Buffalo, N.Y. area was hit with nearly 4 feet of snow, and local media reported at least 27 weather-related deaths in the area. Several fatal car accidents
Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online) NewsNationJul 01 2022
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How Inflation Will Impact Your Fourth of July Celebrations
High food and gas prices will make this year's Fourth of July celebrations more expensive than usual.
From chicken and beef to beer and soda, nearly every holiday cookout staple costs significantly more than it did last year. Multiple studies say food costs have risen between 11% and 17% from a year ago, outpacing the 8.6% annual inflation rate recorded in May. A recent report from
CNBC Washington Examiner NPR (Online News)Jan 20 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives on MLK Day 2020
Voices from throughout the political spectrum offered a broad spread of reporting, opinions and analysis on Monday regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wall Street Journal (News) The Federalist The RootJul 05 2023
Headline Roundup
July 4 Was World’s Hottest Day on Record, Early Data Shows
The world set a new record for the hottest day ever recorded on Monday. Tuesday was even hotter.
The Details: According to data from NOAA, the average global air temperature reached about 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit) on Monday and 17.18 Celsius (62.92 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday. News coverage often cited a chart by the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute.
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CNN (Online News) CNBC Washington ExaminerJan 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Why Are Eggs So Expensive Right Now?
U.S. egg prices hit record highs after rising throughout 2022, primarily because of a global avian flu outbreak.
For Context: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs in the U.S. rose from $1.93 in January 2022 to $3.12 in August — beating the previous record of $2.97 in September 2015. From there, prices spiked to $4.25 in December
The Guardian The Daily Yonder New York Post (News)Dec 09 2020
Perspectives Blog
Reclaiming Nonviolence in the Age of Antiracism
Editor's Note: An abridged version of this essay was originally published on Persuasion.com, and the full version appeared on Braver Angels.
We must surely have the answer, by now, to Langston Hughes’ question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” The poet wonders—“does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?…Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?” We have seen the
John R. Wood Jr.Jul 09 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Cancel Culture Commands Nation's Attention
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The U.S. is undergoing a vast cultural reckoning, as people clash over eradicating purportedly systemic oppression, preserving civil debate, and protecting free thought and expression.
Known as cancel culture, this reckoning is defined by the targeting of people or institutions accused of enabling or
Henry A. BrechterOct 12 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Columbus Day 2020
Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day in some parts of the United States, annually draws differing opinions on Christopher Columbus' legacy and his impact on Native American peoples and the overall development of the North American continent.
Some left-rated voices explored possible connections between Columbus' journey in 1492 and religious bigotry. Some right-rated
Prager University The Philadelphia Inquirer SlateNov 19 2018
Perspectives Blog
"Angry Uncle Bot" Helps You Prep for Thanksgiving Political Talk
You may have already prepared yourself for any potentially uncomfortable holiday conversations by reading our 5 tips for handling political conversations at Thanksgiving dinner, but what if you could practice beforehand?
Our conversation tips for bridging divides include asking to listen, not to respond, exibiting genuine curiosity toward another person's views, and noting points of
Julie Mastrine