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Jun 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Democrats, Republicans Face Tests in Tuesday's Primaries
On Tuesday, voters are going to the polls in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Alabama and Georgia to decide primary and runoff elections — races that will bring further insight into what to expect going into the 2022 midterm elections in November.
In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is facing strong primary competition from D.C. Council member Robert White, who has solid name recognition. In
Washington Times Politico The HillSep 10 2015
Perspectives Blog
Guess what? Left and Right are not our only political options
In the United States we’re given a conservative vs. liberal choice that’s supposed to make up the entire range of political opinion. The problem is, it doesn’t. As a result, Americans are funneled into a one-dimensional track that eliminates a whole spectrum of thought.
One of the aims of AllSides is to get readers to understand just how different a story can be when
Beth BallentineJan 03 2024
Headline Roundup
US Job Openings Dropped Slightly in November
U.S. employers posted about 62,000 fewer job openings in November than in October, leading total openings to hit their lowest level since March 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
The Details: Job openings totaled 8.79 million in November, lower than October’s 8.85 million but still higher than January 2020’s pre-pandemic 7.1 million; job openings reached elevated
CNBC Fox Business The IndependentJun 08 2022
Headline Roundup
Matthew McConaughey Calls for Unity and ‘Gun Responsibility’ at White House Press Briefing
Actor Matthew McConaughey appeared at the White House on Tuesday to call for “gun responsibility measures” in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting.
McConaughey, who is from Uvalde, emotionally recounted the stories of the children and teachers who were killed, at one point bringing in shoes similar to those worn by one of the students. “So, we know what’s on
New York Post (News) Washington Post Austin American-StatesmanJul 09 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Cancel Culture Commands Nation's Attention
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The U.S. is undergoing a vast cultural reckoning, as people clash over eradicating purportedly systemic oppression, preserving civil debate, and protecting free thought and expression.
Known as cancel culture, this reckoning is defined by the targeting of people or institutions accused of enabling or
Henry A. BrechterFeb 08 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Controversial NYU Study Says Social Media Companies Are Not Biased Against Conservatives
A New York University (NYU) report concluded that technology platforms are not biased against voices on the political right, despite repeated claims from conservatives, Republicans and former President Donald Trump. In the past few years, people have been raising concern over tech giants' censorship against certain views. A 2018 Pew Research poll found that 72% of Americans believe social
Washington Post Fox News (Online News) Deseret NewsOct 19 2023
Headline Roundup
What’s the Most Likely Outcome of an Israeli Invasion of Gaza?
With Israeli forces preparing to invade Gaza, voices across the spectrum are speculating the potential outcome of an Israeli occupation of the region.
Springing the Trap: A piece in the Daily Beast (Left bias) argued an Israeli invasion would “give Hamas a chance to fight on their own turf where they can neutralize much of the IDF’s [Israeli Defense Forces] technological advantage.”
Daily Beast The Hill Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Apr 06 2022
Headline Roundup
Should Republicans Support or Oppose Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson?
Ketanji Brown Jackson will likely be confirmed to the Supreme Court by a Senate vote later this week despite resistance from some Republicans. Are her detractors justified or misguided?
Republicans Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitt Romney have said they'll vote for Jackson, making her confirmation all but certain in the evenly-divided Senate. Other GOP senators, like Lindsey
Newsweek National Review (News) Daily BeastNov 09 2023
Headline Roundup
Trump Holds Campaign Rally During Third GOP Primary Debate
On Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Hialeah, Florida, not far from where the third Republican presidential primary debate was taking place in Miami.
Key Details: Trump spent little time going after his primary opponents, but he did criticize the debates, calling them dull. He then announced he would not be attending the next debate at the
Newsmax (News) The Hill PoliticoNov 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Newsom vs. DeSantis Debate: A Glimpse of America’s Political Future?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom are slated to take the Fox News (Right bias) debate stage on Thursday night, causing media across the spectrum to ponder its purpose.
What’s To Come: An opinion for The Economist (Lean Left bias) noted neither candidate is likely to be their party’s presidential nominee, but said the debate could be a preview of what’s
The Economist The Messenger Washington Examiner