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Feb 27 2020
News
President Trump's Visit with Indian PM Modi
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
On Tuesday, President Trump ended his 36-hour visit to India, where he visited the Taj Mahal and attended a massive rally with Indian PM Narendra Modi with an audience of over 100,000.The two leaders announced a Abridge NewsSep 28 2012
Opinion
Jobs: a Mainstreet Fix for Wall Street's Failure
“What really matters to the life of our nation is enabling entrepreneurs to build new businesses that create more well-paying jobs, and enabling families to put a roof over their heads and educate their children. Sheila Bair, FDiC Chair, MarCh 16, 2011
“Some pundits are still trying to dismiss concerns about rising inequality as somehow foolish. But the truth is that the whole nature of
New Economy Working GroupAug 16 2023
Headline Roundup
Is Hunter Biden's Plea Deal for Gun and Tax Crimes Still Valid?
Prosecutors and Hunter Biden's defense team remain at odds over the plea deal that collapsed last month.
The Details: Biden's lawyers have said prosecutors reneged on a tax charge agreement, but a separate agreement on a gun charge remains valid. That agreement would also contain an immunity clause against federal prosecutions for other potential crimes. Prosecutors deny reneging, and
The Daily Caller Associated Press CNBCAug 03 2021
Perspectives Blog
Our analysis of 7 months of polling data shows friendships, the economy and firsthand experience shaped and reshaped views on COVID-19 risks
This piece originally appeared on The Conversation, which AllSides rates as Center. It was written by Assistant Professor Wanyun Shao from the University of Alabama and Assistant Professor Feng Hao from the University of South Florida. Both writers biases have not been rated.
Even though Americans shared the experience of living through a global pandemic, their
"The Conversation" ContributorMar 04 2024
Headline Roundup
Oregon Lawmakers Vote to Undo a Significant Part of Drug Decriminalization Law
Oregon legislatures passed a bipartisan bill undoing a significant part of the state’s 2021 drug decriminalization law.
Details: The bill allows for penalties for the possession and sale of small amounts of drugs such as methamphetamine or heroin, and allows law enforcement to seize drugs if used in public spaces such as parks and sidewalks. Small possession of drugs can now lead to a
The Guardian The Hill Fox News (Online News)Jun 11 2019
News
After promising start, Kamala Harris looks for ways to break through
In the massive 2020 field, candidates like California Senator Kamala Harris are struggling to differentiate themselves and gain traction. The upcoming debates could shake things up – or not.
Kamala Harris has always been a trailblazer. As the daughter of immigrant parents – her mother came from India and her father from Jamaica – she was the first woman elected (twice) as California’s
Christian Science MonitorFeb 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Witness Claims Willis' Relationship with Special Counsel Began in 2019
A former friend of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis claimed during a hearing Thursday that Willis’ relationship with special counsel Nathan Wade started in 2019.
For Context: Last month, one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in his Georgia election interference case alleged that Willis engaged in a romantic relationship with Wade prior to him being hired for the case. The
Associated Press The Hill Washington ExaminerOct 07 2015
Background
Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?
Temperatures on earth have increased approximately 1.4°F since the early 20th century. Over this time period, atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) have notably increased. Both sides in the debate surrounding global climate change agree on these points.
The pro side argues rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are a direct result
ProCon.orgMay 28 2019
News
Texas Secretary Of State Resigns After Failed Effort To Purge Voter Rolls
David Whitley drew widespread criticism after he claimed nearly 100,000 noncitizens were on the voter rolls. It turned out many of those people were eligible to vote.
Embattled Texas Secretary of State David Whitley resigned on Monday after overseeing a botched effort to purge the state’s voter rolls of noncitizens, an effort voting rights advocates criticized as an attack on democracy
HuffPostJul 18 2019
Headline Roundup
Trump Says He's Unhappy With 'Send Her Back' Chants
A day after his campaign rally in North Carolina, President Donald Trump expressed discontent with the rally crowd's 'send her back' chants. The chants referred to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN), a naturalized citizen from Somalia and vehement critic of the president.
Some prominent left-leaning media sources concentrate on reporting that the chant was inspired by the President and
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