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Feb 27 2023
Headline Roundup
Mexicans Protest Election Reforms, Echoing Debates in Other Democracies
Protests broke out in cities throughout Mexico on Sunday over President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s electoral reform law.
The Controversy: On February 22, Mexico’s Congress passed López Obrador’s proposal to limit the powers and cut the staff of the country’s election administrator, the National Electoral Institute (Instituto Nacional Electoral, or INE). López Obrador has argued that
Financial Times


Sep 22 2016
Perspectives Blog
Black Lives, Blue Lives: Truth on Both Sides Part III
As discussed in Part I and Part II of this series, police brutality and racism have people drawing sides. Often the sources from which we choose to gather information, whether it’s the media or our community, comes with a bias that prevents us from seeing the big picture. Many of us tend to focus on one aspect of the problem without considering, or sometimes even being aware of,
Beth Ballentine
Feb 08 2023
Headline Roundup
Fact Checking Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden made several statements during Tuesday night's State of the Union that sparked clarifications from fact checkers across the political spectrum.
Job Growth: Biden said he created "more jobs created in two years than any president has ever created in four years." The raw number is accurate. However, Biden left out the fact that job growth was sparked by post-COVID-19
The Daily Caller


Jun 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Russian General Reportedly Knew of Mutiny Beforehand
A top Russian general is rumored to be missing after American officials told The New York Times (Lean Left bias) he had advance knowledge of last weekend’s mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group.
The Details: Citing a purportedly “well-connected” Telegram channel, the New York Post (Lean Right bias) said Gen. Sergei Surovikin, once the top commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, had “
New York Times (News)


Jan 25 2023
Headline Roundup
Why Were Germany and the US Reluctant to Send Tanks to Ukraine?
The U.S. and Germany formally approved sending M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after weeks of debate and international pressure. But why were they reluctant in the first place?
For Context: Ukraine has requested modern battle tanks like the Leopard 2 since shortly after the war began, and an expected spring offensive by Russian troops has made those calls increasingly urgent.
National Review (News)


Mar 03 2023
Headline Roundup
Abortion Pill Ruling Could End FDA Approval of Key Drug
A ruling is expected soon in a case that could limit access to a key abortion pill, reigniting national discourse on the issue.
The Details: A coalition of conservative and pro-life groups sued the FDA in November, alleging that the drug regulator “exceeded its regulatory authority” and neglected its own standards when it approved mifepristone, an abortion pill, in 2000. If U.S.
Washington Post


May 02 2023
Headline Roundup
US Tracking New Balloon Near Hawaii
The U.S. is tracking another mysterious balloon.
The Details: The government reportedly spotted the balloon late last week roughly 36,000 feet above Hawaii. It's reportedly moving slowly toward Mexico, but doesn't appear to be maneuverable.
Key Quotes: The balloon doesn't appear to be from "a foreign or adversarial actor," didn't "transit directly over defense critical
Townhall


Mar 24 2023
Headline Roundup
House of Representatives Passes Parental Bill of Rights Act
The House of Representatives voted 213-208 to pass the Parental Bill of Rights Act on Friday. Apart from five Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the bill, the vote fell along party lines.
Details: The bill would mandate schools’ curriculum be made available to parents, including books and reading materials inside school libraries. The bill also contains a number of amendments
New York Post (News)


Feb 14 2023
Headline Roundup
Gunman Kills 3, Then Himself in Michigan State University Shooting
A gunman killed three people and injured five more in a shooting at Michigan State University (MSU) on Monday before taking his own life, according to police.
The Details: The shooting began at an academic building and moved to the nearby student union area and other buildings. Hundreds of officers responded as students sheltered in place. Four hours after the first shots were reported
Associated Press


Apr 07 2023
Headline Roundup
Tennessee House Votes to Expel 2 Lawmakers Over Gun Control Protest
Tennessee's House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel two of the three Democratic lawmakers who broke House rules by staging a gun control protest on the chamber's floor last week.
The Details: Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled by votes of 72 to 25 and 69 to 26, respectively. A vote to expel Rep. Gloria Johnson failed by one vote. The three led a gun reform
National Review (News)

