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Aug 20 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump's Immigration Plan
On Sunday, Donald Trump said that as president he would reverse a law that grants citizenship to people born in the U.S. and apply significant restrictions to legal immigration.He rolled out several details of his immigration plan, which has been called everything from "exactly what American needs" to "draconian". Also see the latest AllSides blog Why is Washington in debt? A non-partisan John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 28 2014
Perspectives Blog
Reform the media + Internet
Last week I heard Dan Schnur, California candidate (independent, non-partisan) for Secretary of State, say that to change California, we must first reform California politics.
His comments made me realize more clearly than ever that AllSides is a reform movement. In order for us to improve the country and people's lives, we must first change the information flow (as we describe here). John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 14 2022
Headline Roundup
Would Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter Be Good or Bad?
Billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to buy Twitter are fueling a sharp partisan split on whether the move would help or hurt the online flow of information.
Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in cash, or about $43 billion, and said the platform "needs to be transformed as a private company" and has the "potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe." Twitter
New York Post (Opinion) The Guardian Washington PostFeb 22 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Attorney General William Barr Under Microscope
Attorney General William Barr has recently been the center of controversy, following several disputed decisions by the Justice Department and a disagreement about social media between President Donald Trump and Barr, the nation's chief law enforcement official.
Public controversy began when the DOJ reduced the original sentencing recommendation for former Trump adviser Roger Stone last
Henry A. BrechterApr 24 2023
Headline Roundup
Biden Praises 'Tennessee Three' During White House Visit
At the White House on Monday, President Joe Biden hosted three Democratic Tennessee lawmakers who were the subject of expulsion votes in the Tennessee House of Representatives earlier this month.
For Context: Earlier this month, the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee House of Representatives held votes to expel three Democratic lawmakers for participating in a protest on the
The Hill Washington Examiner CNN DigitalMar 04 2021
Headline Roundup
Senate Democrats Lower Eligibility Limit for Stimulus Checks
Senate Democrats struck a deal to lower the income eligibility limit for direct COVID-19 stimulus checks to Americans. Under the Senate bill, which could be unveiled this week, the checks would stop at an income threshold of $80,000 for individuals and $160,000 for couples; the House bill's threshold was $100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for couples. The Senate bill is expected to keep the
The Hill CBS News (Online) Washington ExaminerAug 17 2022
Headline Roundup
What Significance Does Liz Cheney's Loss Hold Heading Into Midterms?
Voices across the spectrum are weighing in on what Liz Cheney's loss in the Wyoming GOP House primary represents.
Only two of the 10 "pro-impeachment" House Republicans have advanced to the general election. Trump received the highest percentage of votes in Wyoming than any other state in the 2020 presidential election. Some outlets attributed Cheney's "unhinged anti-Trump rants" to her
538 (ABC News) National Review (News) New York Times (Opinion)Jan 30 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Impeachment: Arguments For and Against Removing the President
House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's defense team each concluded opening arguments before the Senate over the past week, setting the stage for a final questioning period Thursday before starting debates on calling witnesses and documents.
Democrats and many on the political left argue that Trump must be removed from office, citing recent revelations from former NSA
Henry A. BrechterFeb 21 2019
Perspectives Blog
Updated Media Bias Chart: Version 1.1
Editor's Note: Some information may be outdated. View the latest version of the AllSides Media Bias Chart here.
Earlier this month, we released Version 1 of the AllSides Media Bias Chart, which is based on over 600 AllSides media bias ratings. The media bias chart offers an easy way for you to identify political bias in the news, so you can avoid being misled and decide the
Julie MastrineJul 20 2022
Headline Roundup
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Maryland GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Another of former President Donald Trump's 2022 midterm elections endorsements won their primary race Tuesday.
Dan Cox, a conservative state legislator who supports Trump's claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him, won Maryland's Republican gubernatorial nomination over former state Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz, according to multiple news outlets. Cox will face a touch
Fox News Digital CNN Digital Wall Street Journal (News)