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Jan 03 2022
Headline Roundup
Omicron Surge Complicates Return to Schools
While most U.S. schools returned to in-person learning after the holidays, thousands of schools delayed their classroom plans because of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 cases grew rapidly over the holidays, reaching record highs of over 400,000 daily cases. Several school districts in cities like Milwaukee, Wisconsin switched to virtual learning, often citing shortages of substitute
CNN Digital Axios New York Post (News)Jun 15 2021
Perspectives Blog
Odd Couples: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
“They liked to fight things out in good spirit — in fair spirit — not the way we see debates these days on television.” — NPR’s Nina TotenbergNote: This piece was originally created by The Village Square and published on respectandrebellion.com.
The friendship between Supreme Court icons Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia seemed quite impossible. Among other things, the two
Respect + RebellionDec 08 2021
Perspectives Blog
AllStances™: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Should the United States federally enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate? Should employees have a choice between vaccination and regular testing? Is a vaccine mandate constitutional or moral? Explore all perspectives, stances, and arguments for and against COVID-19 vaccine mandates with AllStances™ by AllSides.
Vaccine Mandates Should Be Enforced by the State in All Public Antonio FermeJun 09 2021
Headline Roundup
Report Finds Lafayette Park Cleared for Fence Installation, Not For Trump Church Visit
A government report released Wednesday found that the U.S. Park Police (USPP) cleared protesters from Lafayette Park near the White House on June 1, 2020 to allow contractors to install security fencing; not because then-President Donald Trump wanted to walk to a nearby church for a photo. The report also found that the USPP "begun developing its operational plan" and that "the fencing
USA TODAY Washington Post National Review (News)Jul 19 2019
Perspectives Blog
Trump Tweets Reveal Left and Right Define "Racist" Very Differently
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s recent tweets, which many journalists and commentators said fit the definition of "racist." However, another faction — mostly on the Right — said “racist” is not an appropriate descriptor for Trump’s sentiments. Some on both sides accused journalists of media bias because they used the term “racist” to describe
Julie MastrineJul 13 2022
Headline Roundup
U.S. Lawmakers Cite Shortage in Monkeypox Vaccines
As the prevalence of monkeypox continues to rise across the country, a number of lawmakers have criticized the Biden administration for not meeting the demand for monkeypox vaccines.
Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) wrote on Wednesday that his community is "veering toward a public health mess" given the monkeypox vaccine shortage "caused" by the federal government. As of Wednesday,
SFGATE Newsmax (News) CNBCAug 31 2021
Perspectives Blog
How the $1.2T Infrastructure Bill Will Impact You
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
If it becomes law, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill recently approved by the Senate will have a vast impact on virtually all American communities.
The bill’s key allocations are as follows: $550 billion for traditional infrastructure like roads and water supply networks; $105 billion for public transit and
Henry A. BrechterMay 28 2021
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias and The Lab Leak Theory: A Comprehensive Look
This week, the media sphere has been abuzz with news stories highlighting how the theory that COVID-19 emerged from a Chinese laboratory is now plausible — and as a result, many have pointed out apparent media bias.
Many journalists who had previously run headlines painting such an inquiry as a “conspiracy theory” or “debunked” now appeared to be changing their tune, treating the lab
Julie MastrineApr 22 2022
Headline Roundup
DeSantis Signs Bill Ending Disney's Self-Governing District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate a private government district controlled by the Walt Disney Company by June 2023.
The Reedy Creek Improvement District was established in 1967 to allow Disney greater autonomy in building Walt Disney World, which would eventually become the largest single-site employer in the country. The loss of the special district
New York Times (News) Orlando Sentinel Fox News DigitalApr 15 2021
Perspectives Blog
Unpacking Georgia’s Controversial New Voting Law
Georgia’s newest voting legislation has stirred up a hurricane of political sensationalism and media bias this month, leaving much of the public confused about what the law actually does and why it remains controversial.
The bill, titled “Election Integrity Act of 2021” or SB 202, was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25. It is 98 pages long, and like most 98-page
Joseph Ratliff