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Mar 17 2021
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First Biden Press Conference Set for March 25
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that President Joe Biden will hold a press conference on Mar. 25, his first since taking office. Biden has waited longer than any president in the last 100 years to hold a formal question-and-answer press conference with the media. The delay has prompted some scrutiny throughout the political world, especially from conservatives and media
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Trump Administration Revokes CNN Reporter's Press Credentials, Sparking Debate Over Free Speech
CNN has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials were revoked following a contentious exchange with President Trump. Some have said the move violates Acosta's free speech, alleging Trump suspended Acosta's pass based on the content of his questioning. Others contend it was Acosta's behavior that rightly cost him his John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 15 2024
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Putin Says Biden Better for Russia Than Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the “more experienced” President Joe Biden would be better for Russia than former President Donald Trump, the GOP’s likely 2024 presidential nominee.
The Details: In an interview with state-owned Russian TV channel Rossiya 1, Putin said he found Biden “predictable,” while emphasizing that Russia would work with “any U.S. leader whom the American
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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 BallentineNov 05 2023
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Pro-Palestine Protesters March on Washington D.C., Expressing Anger at Biden
Tens of thousands of Pro-Palestine protesters marched on Washington, D.C. on Saturday to express their discontent with President Joe Biden over his support of Israel.
The Details: Protesters descended upon the White House gates, where they accused Biden of supporting genocide. According to the New York Post (Lean Right bias) one protester was arrested for destruction of property around
Al Jazeera The Hill New York Post (News)Nov 22 2022
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What Will Define Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Political Legacy?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced on Thursday that she will step down from party leadership, ending her two-decade long stint at the helm of the House Democrats. The news was followed by speculation of her replacement, as well as reflection on the legacy she will leave behind.
How the Media Reacted: A writer in the New York Times Opinion outlined the political climate Pelosi
New York Times (Opinion) Bloomberg New York Post (Opinion)May 14 2024
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How Do Biden’s China Tariffs Compare to Trump’s?
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced steep new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other tech and energy goods. Many compared the move to former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs on Chinese trade goods.
The Details: In 2018, Trump raised tariffs to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, building on a trade war that also involved Canada, Mexico, and
MarketWatch The Daily Wire New York Times (News)Apr 13 2023
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Appeals Court Preserves Partial Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
A federal appeals court on Wednesday preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone, but with new restrictions.
The Details: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled 2-1 to make mifepristone available only for the first seven weeks of pregnancy, down from the current 10. The court's ruling also said the pill can't be distributed by mail.
For Context: Last
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Feb 19 2022
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Newsom Moves Forward With Gun Control Bill Modeled After Texas Abortion Ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently expressed support for a series of gun control bills to allow private citizens to sue the gun industry in an effort to stop them from selling certain weapons, mimicking the structure of Texas' Heartbeat Act that bans most abortions.
The bill would allow people to sue individuals who violate California’s ban of certain weapons by engaging in "unfair
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