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Jun 23 2020
Analysis
6 major questions the Supreme Court still needs to resolve this term
Liberals have had a surprisingly hopeful Supreme Court term so far, but they may not be celebrating soon.
Liberals rarely have much to cheer in late June, when the Supreme Court typically hands down its biggest decisions. So far, however, this term has been an exception. Last week, the Court handed down a broad opinion holding that a federal civil rights law prohibits employment
VoxJun 18 2020
News
Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation.
The 5-4 ruling was written by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Stephen Breyer and Sonia
CNN DigitalJun 15 2020
News
Supreme Court grants federal job protections to gay, lesbian, transgender workers
A divided Supreme Court further advanced the cause of LGBTQ rights Monday, ruling that a landmark civil rights law barring sex discrimination in the workplace applies to gay, lesbian and transgender workers.
The decision was written by Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's first nominee to the cour. He was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the court's four
USA TODAYApr 28 2022
Perspectives Blog
What Does Elon Musk's Buy Mean for Twitter?
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Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has made a deal to buy Twitter, one of the world's most influential internet platforms. Musk and Twitter's board agreed on a deal for Musk to buy the company for roughly $44 billion, or $54.20 per share. Musk has criticized
AllSides StaffNov 30 2023
Headline Roundup
DeSantis and Newsom Spar in Debate Hosted by Fox News’ Hannity
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) attended an often contentious debate with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Thursday night, moderated by Fox News (Right bias) host Sean Hannity.
The Details: Billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” the prime-time program addressed topics like tax policy, education, immigration, President Joe Biden, abortion, and China
Fox News Digital The Hill New York Times (News)Mar 29 2023
Headline Roundup
Polarized Media Defends Different Communities After Nashville Shooting
After Monday's school shooting in Nashville that left seven people dead, sources across the spectrum moved to defend different groups.
For Context: The LGBTQ+ and Christian communities are the subject of analysis following the shooting. Police identified the shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, as transgender. The shooting happened at a Christian elementary school that Hale once attended.
NBC News Digital Newsweek Fox News DigitalNov 23 2022
Headline Roundup
Shooter Kills 6, Wounds Several More at Virginia Walmart
At least seven people are dead and several more wounded after a shooting Tuesday night at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia.
For Context: The shooter was reportedly the store manager, who took his own life. The shooting at the Walmart comes three days after the attack at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado that killed five people and wounded at least 17. The U.S. has had several high-
Associated Press New York Post (News) ReutersMay 04 2022
Perspectives Blog
Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Victory for Free Speech or Online Harassment?
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has been dominating headlines on the left and right over the past week.
To see how the left and right covered the story differently, AllSides conducted a media bias analysis of nearly 25,000 words from 36 news stories to uncover the words that outlets on different sides of the aisle used to describe the story.
Outlets on the left mentioned
Multiple Writers - MixedDec 13 2022
Headline Roundup
Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act Into Law at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, cementing federal protections for same-sex marriages.
Key Quotes: The law focuses on "a simple proposition: Who do you love? And will you be loyal with that person you love? It’s not more complicated than that," Biden said at a signing ceremony on the White House lawn. "The law recognizes that everyone should
Reason The Hill LGBTQ NationSep 29 2020
News
Are Amy Coney Barrett’s religious views fair game?
Some see the Constitution’s “no religious test” clause as preventing such inquiries. But others say asking about how religion shapes a nominee’s outlook isn’t necessarily discriminatory – and is, in fact, vital.
President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, a federal judge and former standout Notre Dame law professor, has set the stage for a high-stakes confirmation
Christian Science Monitor