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Nov 15 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump Administration Revokes CNN Reporter's Press Credentials, Sparking Debate Over Free Speech
CNN has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials were revoked following a contentious exchange with President Trump. Some have said the move violates Acosta's free speech, alleging Trump suspended Acosta's pass based on the content of his questioning. Others contend it was Acosta's behavior that rightly cost him his John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 24 2020
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9th Circuit Upholds Controversial Abortion Policy
The California-based Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor Monday of a Trump administration policy that restricts federally-funded family planning centers from referring patients for abortions. Coverage from left-rated outlets generally focused more on perceived consequences of the ruling, especially for low-income women and families; some reporting from right-rated outlets
Townhall Washington Post The HillOct 13 2021
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Perspectives: School District Accused of Covering Up Sexual Assault by Gender-Fluid Student
A Virginia school district is being accused of covering up allegations that a gender fluid student sexually assaulted a female student in a school bathroom in May.
The alleged victim's father, Scott Smith, says the Loudoun County School District dismissed the assault claims, and that a school counselor told he and his wife that "they’re not supposed to talk about anything." The assault
The Daily Wire RealClearPolitics Washington ExaminerJan 22 2020
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Chief Justice Roberts Calls For Civility at Impeachment Trial
Chief Justice John Roberts, who is currently presiding over President Donald Trump's (R-FL) impeachment trial, took time out of Tuesday night's hearing to call for both sets of house managers to be more civil. Roberts took exception to name calling by both sides of the aisle (excluding senators who are required to be silent), specifically by White House counsel Pat Cippolone and House manager
Vox USA TODAY The Epoch TimesOct 26 2018
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Mail Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats, Sparking Debate Around Civility in Politics
A suspect has been apprehended and charged with sending 13 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats as well as CNN, a crime spree that sparked fervor around the state of incivility in modern-era politics. Many have said President Trump shares much of the blame, particularly with his history of directing incendiary comments towards his political opponents and the media. Others have called for civility John Gable, AllSides Co-founderDec 10 2015
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Story of the Week: President’s Address on Terrorism
On the heels of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino last week, stories about how to prevent more attacks at home dominated the headlines. Some talked about limiting gun access according to weapon type or buyer background, many addressed Trump’s idea of barring Muslims from entering the country, and several responded to the Oval Office speech on terrorism that President Obama gave John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 28 2021
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Senate GOP Blocks January 6th Commission With Filibuster
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked legislation to create an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump-supporting rioters. While the final procedural vote was 54-35 in favor, Republicans withheld enough votes to stop the bill’s supporters from getting over the 60 vote threshold required to overturn a filibuster. This was the first
Washington Examiner The Hill PoliticoMay 05 2021
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Perspectives: Facebook Board Upholds Trump Ban
Former President Donald Trump's ban from Facebook has sparked debates about free speech, speech that encourages violence, and online censorship. It's also elicited vastly different reactions from media voices and pundits across the spectrum. Facebook's Oversight Board announced Wednesday it supported upholding the company's ban of Trump, but criticized the company for apparently breaking its
The Daily Signal Bloomberg Pew Research CenterJun 16 2023
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Tim Scott Responds After Obama Critiques His Stance on Race
2024 GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) shot back after former President Barack Obama said people were “rightly skeptical” of his purported lack of a plan to deal with the legacy of racism.
Obama’s Remarks: Speaking on former White House senior adviser David Axelrod’s podcast, Obama said, “I think there’s a long history of African-American or other minority candidates
The Guardian National Review (News) The HillJul 06 2017
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