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Oct 12 2015
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Jerry Brown Signs Bill That Could Let Illegal Aliens Vote
On Saturday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1461, the New Motor Voter Act, which will automatically register people to vote through the DMV, and could result in illegal aliens voting.
Any person who renewed or secured a driver’s license through the DMV may now register to vote, or choose to opt out of doing so. Because illegal immigrants are now eligible for
Breitbart NewsJul 14 2022
Headline Roundup
US, Israel Commit to Stopping Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons
On Thursday, as part of the "Jerusalem Declaration," President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear arms.
Biden also told Israeli television that he would not hesitate to use force as a "last resort" to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Jerusalem Declaration further commits Israel and the U.S. to cooperate on
Business Insider Newsmax (News) ReutersFeb 28 2021
Perspectives Blog
News and Social Media Often Polarize for Profit. New Algorithms and Better Practices Could Help
From the LeftThis view is from a writer rated Lean Left.
In everyday America, many of us do not interact much with others who have different beliefs. We naturally like to be surrounded by like-minded people, whether that be in communities, jobs, or marriages. Over the years, however, this matter has worsened, and it risks becoming more destructive.
When we do not have
Bella JasperJan 23 2024
Headline Roundup
What to Watch For in Tuesday's New Hampshire Primary
Ahead of the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary, sources across the political spectrum covered the last full days of campaigning.
Key Details: Former Ambassador Nikki Haley is projecting confidence after Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race, while former President Donald Trump attacks Haley for accepting money from Democrats. Meanwhile, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) is
CNN (Online News) Wall Street Journal (News) Washington ExaminerNov 04 2019
News
Warren Releases Healthcare Plan
“Elizabeth Warren on Friday proposed $20 trillion in federal spending over the next decade to provide health care to every American without raising taxes on the middle class.” (AP)
The left applauds Warren’s detailed projections despite noting that some of the estimates may be unrealistic.
“The administrative costs [and profits] of private insurers are more than 25% of what they
The Flip SideNov 24 2020
Headline Roundup
Biden Selects Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security
Projected 2020 presidential election winner Joe Biden selected Alejandro Mayorkas, a Cuban American and former Obama administration official, to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Mayorkas helped create the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program but also helped expand family detention. He's the first Latino selected to lead the DHS.
NBC News (Online) NPR (Online News) Washington TimesNov 30 2018
Headline Roundup
NPR Report on Donald Trump Jr. Draws Scrutiny
A report published by NPR claiming that Donald Trump Jr. lied to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2017 and contradicted Michael Cohen's recent account of real estate efforts in Russia has drawn scrutiny from some right-leaning sources for being misleading, as the article eliminates a portion of the transcript where Trump Jr. admits that then-candidate Trump was pursuing a project in Moscow
NPR (Online News) The Federalist The GuardianApr 08 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Debate Surrounds Biden's Infrastructure Bill, Democrats Prepare to Pass Through Reconciliation
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Debate surrounds President Joe Biden's “American Jobs Plan," which would alot $2.2 trillion over the next 8 years to fix roads and bridges, expand broadband internet access, invest in America's manufacturing sector and provide affordable housing and home-based care for the elderly and disabled. The plan would
AllSides StaffNov 24 2020
Perspectives Blog
Why Many on the Left Are Cutting off Trump Supporters
A View from the LeftEditor's Note: This piece is from a writer rated Lean Left. Get all sides of this topic by reading another view: No, It's Not Okay to Make Lists of Political Dissidents
With Joe Biden’s widely-accepted projected victory in the 2020 presidential election, many on the left are reconsidering how they relate to supporters of President Donald Trump. Some in
Joseph RatliffMar 08 2024
Headline Roundup
Sen. Menendez Faces New Obstruction of Justice Charge
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife are facing additional federal corruption charges.
Details: Prosecutors claim Menendez attempted to obstruct justice and made false claims to hide a Mercedes-Benz, alleged to be a bribe, intended for his wife. The charges add to the series of accusations against Menendez. He also stands accused of accepting thousands of dollars in cash and
NBC News (Online) nj.com Fox News (Online News)