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Oct 03 2013
Perspectives Blog
3 Sides of the Government Shutdown
With a government shutdown in effect and the "Obamacare" health exchanges opening this week, a clamor of debate and outrage has been echoing across the news landscape.
For some perspective, we've been bringing you Left, Center, and Right news and views on the government shutdown. What follows are some examples.
Snippet from the CenterGovernment shutdown: GOP moderates huddle
John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Feb 08 2018
Perspectives Blog
Russia Infiltrates 2016 Voter Rolls
Russia infiltrated voter rolls during the 2016 election, according to a U.S. cybersecurity official. Jeanette Manfra, the head of cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, said that 21 states were targeted but that "an exceptionally small number of them were actually successfully penetrated." Take a look at some other big stories this week: US Senate Nears Budget Agreement, John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Nov 25 2022
Headline Roundup
After More Mass Shootings, Biden Again Raises Possible Gun Ban
Following another streak of mass shootings, President Joe Biden again raised the possibility of banning certain guns.
Key Quotes: Allowing the purchase of semi-automatic weapons is "just sick. It has no social redeeming value, zero, none," Biden told reporters on Thanksgiving. When asked about possibly banning some guns, Biden said "I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons."
The Hill
The Daily Wire 
CNN Digital 
Dec 31 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: 2015 Year End Lists
Right before the New Year is that moment in time when we start looking back and taking stock of the year that was. As always, articles reflecting on how political issues played out during the year surface around this time, and we like to bring you these stories from different perspectives. And, just to add a little holiday levity to all this serious news, we would also like to share The Best John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Jan 03 2019
Perspectives Blog
Democrats Take Control of House as Nancy Pelosi Assumes Speakership
As Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Nancy Pelosi won the speakership, vowing to focus on climate change, health care, and LGBTQ equality. Some criticized Pelosi and the Democrats for their agenda, characterizing it as fiscally irresponsible, weak on border security, and obstructionist in their plans to investigate President Trump. Others hailed the new John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Jun 03 2022
Headline Roundup
Could 'Red Flag Laws' Be the Common Ground in Gun Safety Debate?
'Red flag laws' exist in 19 states, and have been celebrated by some Republicans and many Democrats. Can Congress harness that agreement to find common ground on gun laws?
A 'red flag law' allows police or family members to ask a state court to order the temporary confiscation of weapons from someone who is deemed a danger to others or themselves. The bipartisan group of senators
Newsweek
CNN Digital
Washington Examiner
Apr 10 2024
Headline Roundup
Should Congress Reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act?
A bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was blocked on Wednesday after 19 Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in voting against a rule to advance the legislation.
From the Right: The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board (Lean Right bias) argued that reauthorizing FISA is “crucial for national security,” deeming electronic intelligence to be “the best
Washington Post
The Hill
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)
Jul 25 2021
Headline Roundup
Trump Discusses 2020 Election Results At Phoenix Rally
At an event titled “Rally for Election Integrity,” former President Donald Trump spoke to his supporters at the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix about the 2020 presidential election results. He thanked the “brave and unyielding conservative warriors in the Arizona State Senate” for supporting the ongoing audit that claims the 2020 election included elements of fraud. Trump also criticized
Politico
The Hill
Fox News Digital
Sep 10 2019
Headline Roundup
Illegal Ballot Harvesting Prompted Re-Do of North Carolina's 9th District Election
Illegal ballot harvesting nullified a Republican victory in North Carolina's 9th congressional district election last year. On Tuesday, a special election is being held to determine the outcome, a potentially pivotal one in signifying a U.S. House majority in 2020.
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Fox News Digital
NBC News Digital
Nov 23 2016
Perspectives Blog
Civil Conversation on Thanksgiving
Every year around this time, but especially this year, we think about how holiday gatherings sometimes devolve into bitter arguments about political matters. If your family chooses not to talk about politics, there's advice for staying away from controversial topics. If you do end up talking about the election, either accidentally or on purpose, we have tips in our blog. (If you're anything like John Gable, AllSides Co-founder