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Jun 23 2021
Perspectives Blog
How Media Can Be a Bridge, Not a Weapon, to Address Political Divides: John R. Wood Jr.
His father is white. His mother is black. One is a Republican, one is a Democrat.
John R. Wood, Jr.’s biracial background and bipartisan parents laid the framework for his extensive career working across differences and divides.
John is one of the preeminent voices in the bridge building movement today. He is the national leader and ambassador for Braver Angels, a national
AllSides StaffDec 19 2019
Headline Roundup
Gabbard Votes "Present" On Both Impeachment Articles
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a 2020 presidential candidate, was the only member of the House of Representatives to vote "present" on both impeachment articles in the House vote Wednesday night. Gabbard blamed both parties for turning impeachment into a "partisan process, fueled by tribal animosities," saying "she could not in good conscience vote either yes or no" after reading the 658-page
New York Times (News) National Review (News) USA TODAYFeb 25 2020
News
Is Pete Buttigieg copying Barack Obama? The former mayor is being accused of plagiarism.
Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is being called out for appearing to emulate former President Barack Obama in his speech — to the point that the former mayor is now being accused of plagiarism in more than one instance.
Fox News pointed to a tweet Buttigieg sent out over the weekend, where he wrote: "If we can light up a high school
The BlazeJan 09 2020
News
Iran De-escalation
“The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled he would not retaliate militarily for Iran’s missile strikes on Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. No one was harmed in the strikes, but U.S. forces in the region remained on high alert.” (AP News)
The left is relieved by Trump’s speech but skeptical of his overall Iran strategy
The Flip SideMay 30 2019
News
White House Wanted USS John McCain ‘Out Of Sight’ During Trump’s Japan Visit: Report
The White House coordinated with U.S. Navy officials to move the USS John McCain, a warship named for the late senator, “out of sight” during President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Japan, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
The outlet obtained a copy of an email from an official with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. In the note, the unnamed official said he had coordinated with
HuffPostApr 27 2021
Perspectives Blog
How You Can Depolarize Yourself and America: The Best 7 Ideas from Early 2021
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
How can I depolarize myself? How can I depolarize others in my network?
I searched across the web for thought leaders who can help answer these questions. The links below are all from early 2021.
Some links are nearly entirely personal, like how to avoid falling into cognitive traps that can lead to
Jackson LanzerMay 07 2022
Perspectives Blog
Media Outlets Have A History Of Promoting Pro-War Advocates With Financial Ties To Weapons Industry
From the CenterRussian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has developed into a humanitarian crisis where innocent civilians have been killed and millions have been forced to flee their homes.
And if there’s one industry that has profited the most benefits from this conflict, it’s the defense contractors that are manufacturing the weapons being sent to Ukraine.
Antonio FermeApr 28 2021
Opinion
CDC’s New Outdoor Mask Guidance Is a Joke
There was a lot of buildup toward the CDC’s announcement relaxing the guidance on the wearing of masks outdoors. The results are now in, and they are a joke.
Per the Washington Post, the CDC now says that “fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks outdoors when walking, jogging or biking outdoors, or dining with friends at outdoor restaurants.”
But this isn’t the only
National Review (News)Sep 17 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Israel, Arab Nations Reach Historic Peace Agreements
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On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed a series of peace deals with Israel, likely paving the way for full normalization of relations between the countries. The deals, known as the Abraham Accords, were brokered by the Unites States. The UAE and Bahrain are the third and fourth Arab
Micaela RicaforteFeb 11 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump's Second Impeachment Trial Begins
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Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial began in the Senate this week. Trump is charged with "incitement of insurrection" leading to the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6 that left five people dead. Senators voted 56-44 Tuesday to proceed with the trial. 67 votes would be needed to convict Trump,
AllSides Staff