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Aug 24 2012
News
In The Theater Of Politics, Staging Is Everything
During the next two weeks, the major political parties will assemble their faithful in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C., to officially nominate their presidential tickets. These conventions were once places of high political drama. But over the decades, as the primary system has determined the candidates well in advance, conventions have become political theater. With that in mind, there's
NPR (Online News)May 07 2024
Headline Roundup
Where Do Ceasefire Talks Stand Between Israel and Hamas?
Following reports of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, where do peace talks stand between Israel and Hamas?
For Context: Outlets initially reported on Monday that it was unclear whether Hamas agreed to the previous ceasefire deal as written or a revised version; later, the Israeli Defense Forces said Hamas’ statement was a “ruse” intended to tarnish Israel’s reputation if it refused
The Guardian BBC News National Review (Opinion)Mar 07 2019
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Anti-Semitism Debate Divides Dems Who Struggle with Response to Ilhan Omar's Remarks
The Democratic Party is in meltdown trying to deal with charges of anti-Semitism. Once again, a fresman congresswoman giving the leadership headaches over her comments.
The controversy is all about the latest charges of anti-Semitism and it comes as the party deals with a divide over support for Israel.
The Trump-Pence team is already setting its sights on re-election in 2020,
CBNJul 18 2019
News
House holds Barr, Ross in criminal contempt over census documents
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt for defying congressional subpoenas related to the U.S. census.
The measure, which passed 230-198, was a response to the cabinet members’ failure to produce documents requested by House Democrats as part of an investigation into whether the
ReutersDec 03 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: DOJ Says It Lacks Evidence of Decisive Voter Fraud
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U.S. Attorney General William Barr told the Associated Press Tuesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that "could have affected a different outcome" in the 2020 presidential election. In response, the Trump campaign issued a statement claiming that Barr'
AllSides StaffSep 22 2014
News
Islamic State appears to release chilling threat
A spokesman for the Islamic State militant group has apparently released a new, chilling message threatening the U.S. and its allies.
In a speech titled "Indeed Your Lord Is Ever Watchful" and released widely over social media Sunday, Islamic State spokesman Abu Muhammad al Adnani urges members of the Muslim faith to take violent action against "disbelievers" by any means necessary.
USA TODAYJun 10 2020
Background
American society seems to be collapsing, but one thing still binds us
OPINION: There is a word for what Americans are experiencing, what we have been experiencing for the past few years. There is a word for the division, the economic upheaval, the loss of faith in institutions, the erosion of the rule of law, the collapse of social norms, and the despair so many of us feel. The word is anomie.
The concept of anomie was developed by French sociologist
The Dallas Morning NewsJan 22 2020
News
Supreme Court Considers Religious Schools Case
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a major case that could dramatically alter the line separating church and state.
At issue is a Montana state constitutional amendment that bars direct and indirect taxpayer aid to religious institutions. Conservative religious groups and advocates of school choice are challenging the "no-aid" provision.
They have long sought to
NPR (Online News)Oct 24 2019
News
GOP senators frustrated with Romney jabs at Trump
Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) public battles with President Trump are taking a toll on his relationship with fellow GOP senators, with many resenting the implication that they’re afraid of standing up to the president.
Romney has replaced retired Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) as the go-to senator for voicing dissension within the Senate GOP ranks when Trump finds
The HillApr 13 2022
Perspectives Blog
AllStances™: Should Abortions Be Legal or Banned?
What are the arguments for and against abortion? Is abortion murder, or is it a constitutional right that should be protected?
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Abortion Should Be Legal Under All Circumstances Abortions are a constitutional right, and women’s right to choose what happens to Antonio Ferme