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Jan 17 2021
Perspectives Blog
Speak up or Shut up: How Conversational Cowardice is Killing this Country
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
As we begin this new decade with many of us looking toward bridging the divides that have become increasingly apparent in the last decade-plus, it is going to require a commitment to dialogical discipline that few people have ever embarked on. And to help foster this movement, a contingent of us are going to have to
Pedro SilvaSep 28 2021
Headline Roundup
Progressives Rebel as Pelosi Plans Infrastructure Vote
Leaders of the House Progressive Caucus said Tuesday that they would tank the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill — which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to bring to a vote this week — unless Senate Democrats first agree to a version of their $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation proposal. Pelosi announced her plans on Monday after she said Senate Democrats would need more time to work
New York Times (News) The Hill Washington ExaminerMar 12 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Nancy Pelosi’s Threat to Free Speech
The speech-restricting H.R. 1, which passed the House last week, is an affront to the Constitution.
The same Democrats outraged by Donald Trump’s alleged offenses against the First Amendment passed, as their first priority, a speech-restricting bill opposed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Trump shouldn’t call the media “the enemy of the people” or inveigh against Jeff
Rich LowryOct 01 2019
News
Support for Trump's impeachment over Ukraine jumps 8 points in one week, Reuters polls finds
The number of Americans who think President Donald Trump should be impeached rose by eight percentage points in one week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Last week, Democrats opened an impeachment inquiry to look into allegations that Trump leveraged military aid to Ukraine to pressure that country to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, the president's chief political rival
USA TODAYDec 15 2013
News
Democrats Looking for Just Five GOP Senators to Back Budget Bill
Lost in the din of the debate among Republicans over the controversial budget bill is the fact that only five GOP senators need to jump ranks to move the bipartisan measure forward.
With Republican opposition to the bill mounting, Democrats seem firmly in favor of the compromise bill forged by Democrat Sen. Patty Murray and Republican Rep. Paul Ryan.
Senate Majority Leader Harry
Newsmax (News)May 08 2024
Headline Roundup
Alleged Russian Plot to Assassinate President Zelenskyy Thwarted, Ukraine Says
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators claim to have disrupted a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top Ukraine military and political figures.
The Details: Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine, the entity responsible for protecting high-ranking officials, were detained on suspicion of devising this assassination plan under instructions from
Voice of America (VOA) Associated Press Fox News DigitalOct 16 2019
News
Dems Debate
Tuesday night was the fourth Democratic primary debate, hosted by CNN/New York Times. New York Times
The left discusses healthcare, and believes Warren and Buttigieg had a good night.
“Now, it is true that instituting universal health-care coverage would cost a lot of money and require raising taxes. But it’s also true, as Warren (and Sanders) keep trying to remind everyone, that
The Flip SideOct 16 2014
News
ISIS pushed back with help of U.S. airstrikes in Kobani
U.S. airstrikes have been hitting ISIS targets near Kobani for the last few days helping Kurdish fighters on the ground push back ISIS militants in the Syrian town, according to sources there. U.S. fighter jets conducted at least 14 strikes near Kobani Wednesday and Thursday, according to U.S. Central Command. Initial reports show the strikes hit 19 ISIS buildings and 10 other ISIS targets,
CNN DigitalSep 27 2021
Headline Roundup
Key Congressional Votes on Biden Agenda, Debt Ceiling Set for This Week
Two Congressional votes set for this week are key for the Biden administration's spending plans. A House vote on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is set for Thursday, and a Senate vote is set for Monday to suspend the debt ceiling and avoid a government shutdown. Republicans are expected to vote down the debt ceiling measure, leaving Democrats to figure out how to keep the government
CNN Digital Axios Fox BusinessAug 24 2021
Perspectives Blog
AllSides Survey: Perceptions on Voter ID
About 77% of Americans agree that photo ID should be required when voting in U.S. elections, according to a recent survey conducted by AllSides.
While most Republicans and Independents are in favor of photo ID laws, Democrats are split on the issue. Results show that 15% of Democrats strongly agree with requiring photo ID to vote, compared to 89% of Republicans.
Andrew Weinzierl