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Sep 29 2016
Perspectives Blog
Who Won the Hofstra Debate?
The first presidential debate of the 2016 election took place Monday night at Hofstra University between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein didn't receive the needed 15% support in national polls to participate. As usual, the political spin was out there after the debate, both from the campaigns and the media. With over a month, and two more presidential debates to John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 26 2024
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Biden, Abbott Face Off Over Border Enforcement After SCOTUS Decision
A dispute between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and the Biden administration over illegal immigration across the southern border is escalating as Texas continues to experience record levels of border crossings.
For Context: On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Biden, ruling that Border Patrol agents may cut razor wire installed by Texas officials along the border near Eagle Pass
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Blinken Promotes Democracy During Sub-Saharan Africa Tour
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday advocated for "the promise of democracy" during the first major speech of his three-nation tour of Africa.
While speaking at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Blinked acknowledged the Sub-Saharan Africa region as "a major geopolitical force" and divulged that the Biden administration would find new ways to "reinvest" in African
Breitbart News Wall Street Journal (News) CNN (Online News)Aug 04 2022
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Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Prison for Cannabis Possession
A Russian court sentenced American WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison for allegedly possessing and smuggling cannabis.
Griner’s detainment by Russia is widely regarded as retaliation for U.S. sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Griner apologized to the court prior to the verdict, saying, “I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling that it doesn't
New York Post (News) Axios PeopleAug 22 2022
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Fauci, Top Infectious Disease Expert, to Retire in December
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday announced that he is stepping down from his role as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in December.
Fauci, 81, was widely credited as the face of the White House's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. After overseeing numerous public health outbreaks in his 50 years of government service, Fauci said that he is now
The Daily Wire New York Times (News) NewsweekMay 16 2022
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Buffalo Shooting Renews Scrutiny of Right-Wing Backers of 'Replacement Theory'
A shooting in Buffalo, New York on Saturday prompted concerns that some prominent figures on the right have promoted “replacement theory,” the ideology that allegedly motivated the shooter.
Replacement theory — also known as the “great replacement” — comes in many forms, but generally argues that elites, sometimes implied to be Jews, are intentionally replacing white populations in the
The Daily Wire The Hill New York Times (News)Oct 19 2023
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Major Automakers Slow EV Production
General Motors (GM), Tesla, and Ford are among the major automakers slowing down production of electric vehicles.
Key Details: GM is delaying production on both the Sierra EV and the Silverado until late 2025 in order to align their investment with evolving EV demand. Ford and Tesla have slowed down production of electric vehicles due to concerns about waning demand and other economic
New York Post (News) Reuters CNN (Online News)Feb 08 2024
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Special Counsel Declines to Charge Biden in Docs Probe, Cites ‘Poor Memory’
Special counsel Robert Hur decided not to charge President Joe Biden over his handling of classified documents from his time as vice president, describing Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
The Details: In a 383-page report, Hur said his team’s yearlong investigation “uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Times (News) Fox News DigitalJan 18 2024
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Biden and Congressional Leaders Meet on Immigration, Foreign Aid
President Joe Biden met Wednesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to discuss a multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border.
The Details: All sides showed optimism about completing a deal following the
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Examiner CBS News (Online)Oct 04 2023
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Fact Check: Is Trump Being Denied a Jury in His New York Civil Trial?
Donald Trump claimed he is being denied a jury in his $250 million civil fraud trial in New York court. Is this true?
Details: Trump is facing civil fraud charges brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James. James alleges that Trump “falsely inflated his net worth to enrich himself and cheat the system.” The case is a bench trial, meaning there is no jury, and the judge—
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