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May 17 2022
Headline Roundup
Bezos Criticizes Biden Administration, Says Build Back Better Would Have Spurred Inflation
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos criticized the Biden administration in a series of tweets over the weekend.
Bezos, the world’s second-richest person, criticized a tweet from President Joe Biden on Friday for implying that raising corporate taxes would help ease inflation. On Sunday, Bezos said the Biden administration “tried hard to inject even more stimulus into an already over-heated,
CNBC Washington Examiner CNN BusinessSep 27 2016
Perspectives Blog
Black Lives, Blue Lives Part IV: Resolutions
The issue of police brutality doesn’t have to be a subject that divides us.
As discussed in parts I, II and III of this four-part series, we don’t have to choose between supporting police officers and defending abused minorities. Not only is it possible to talk about police brutality without picking sides, it’s absolutely essential.
Evidence shows
Beth BallentineJan 15 2023
Headline Roundup
Who is Special Counsel Robert Hur?
Special Counsel Robert Hur has an extensive resume in both private and public sectors, and voices across the spectrum speak highly of his skills and integrity.
The Details: Hur, who is currently a partner at the DC-based firm Gibson Dunn, was previously appointed by President Trump as the United States attorney for Maryland, a role he served in from 2018 to 2021. He has experience in
NPR (Online News) BBC News National Review (News)Sep 11 2017
Perspectives Blog
An Analysis of Media Bias: September 11 and Onward
In times of utter devastation, humans rally together. At one point, this also applied to news organizations, with tragedy providing impetus for fair and humane reporting. In 2017, that sounds like a near impossible task for the media. However, on September 11, 2001, exactly 16 years ago, journalists rose to the occasion.
A Pew Research Center survey comparison attests to this success —
Billy BinionNov 27 2023
Headline Roundup
Trump Looking for 'Alternatives' to Obamacare if Elected in 2024
Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump stated he is “seriously looking at alternatives” to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, if he wins back the White House next year.
Key Quote: Responding to an article from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board (Lean Right bias), Trump stated in a post on Truth Social, “The cost of Obamacare is out of control, plus, it’s not
New York Times (News) The Hill The Epoch TimesJan 02 2021
Headline Roundup
Senate Overrides Trump's Defense Bill Veto
The Senate voted 81-13 to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Friday. This comes after the House voted 322-87 Monday to override Trump's veto. The bill includes funding for military programs, construction projects, a 3% pay raise for military, and renaming of military bases named for Confederate generals. Trump vetoed the defense
The Guardian Washington Examiner The HillJul 09 2020
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court Rules Trump's Tax Returns Can Be Obtained By A New York District Attorney, But Rebuffs Congress
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a New York district attorney can obtain eight years of President Trump's tax returns in a criminal probe.
The Supreme Court also declined to grant Congress access to records subpoenaed by three Democratic-led House committees.
Washington Times The Hill Washington PostApr 05 2018
Perspectives Blog
Sinclair Broadcasting Engulfed in 'Fake News' Promo Controversy
Sinclair Broadcasting required its local news anchors to read from an identical script warning against false news and criticizing the mainstream media for "irresponsible, one-sided news stories." Many on the Left denounced the network for displaying conservative bias, while some on the Right argued that such criticism is a double standard. Take a look at some other big stories this week: John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 08 2019
Headline Roundup
Acting AG Whitaker Says He Has Not Interfered in Russia Probe
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Friday that he has not interfered in the Russia probe, which he oversees, during a contentious hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee.
Fox News (Online News) HuffPost Associated PressAug 13 2014
Perspectives Blog
AllSides Editorial Philosophy
Editor's Note: Our editorial philosophy was updated October 23, 2017 to reveal more of our own biases (no one is unbiased) as we work to provide a broad, balanced view of news and issues in the face of growing media bias, polarizing filter bubbles and an increasingly divided society. We also felt it was important to point out that we have a bias in favor of free speech and freedom of the press
John Gable, AllSides Co-founder