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Aug 02 2021
Perspectives Blog
Why the American Flag Is Dividing Us
I recently spent a few days on the North Fork beaches of Long Island, New York. It was amazing how many American flags we passed on our daily strolls, proudly flying on front porches, affixed to roadside fruit stands, and draped over rustic barn doors.
I felt surprised; confused by the display of patriotism in what I assumed was a Democratic stronghold. Mystery solved when I
Rebecca SheehanApr 10 2020
Background
Russia
Russia (Russian: Росси́я, tr. Rossiya, IPA: [rɐˈsʲijə]), or the Russian Federation,[13][d] is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.[14] Covering an area of 17,125,200 square kilometres (6,612,100 sq mi),[15] it is the largest country in the world by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area,[16][17] stretching eleven time zones,
WikipediaMar 17 2020
News
Biden Vows to Pick a Female Running Mate
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
During Sunday night's Democratic debate, former VP Joe Biden vowed to pick a female running mate if nominated, while opponent Bernie Sanders (I-VT) planned on doing so "in all likelihood."There have only been two Abridge NewsOct 07 2019
News
Supreme Court Preview
On Monday, the new Supreme Court term begins. Notable cases involve “[abortion], federal protection for LGBT employees, the Trump administration’s decision to end the program known as DACA, and gun rights.” (SCOTUSblog)
The left is worried that the Supreme Court will rule against gay and transgender rights, and narrow constitutional protections for abortion.
“As Congress remains
The Flip SideOct 01 2019
News
Bernie Sanders' campaign announces it raised $25 million in third quarter
Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign announced Tuesday that it has raised $25.3 million in the third quarter of 2019, the most of any 2020 Democratic presidential candidate in a quarter to date. According to the campaign, September was its single best month of fundraising in the 2020 election cycle thus far.
The cash raised in the third quarter comes from 1.4 million donations
CBS News (Online)Jan 06 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Attacks Trump as Threat to Democracy in First Campaign Speech of 2024
President Joe Biden attacked former President Donald Trump in his first campaign speech of 2024 on Friday.
The Details: Biden emphasized the importance of preserving democracy and took aim at Trump, calling him a “loser” who seeks to dismantle American democracy. Biden criticized Trump’s handling of January 6, 2021, calling it a “violent assault” carried out by “Trump’s mob,” who were “
The Guardian BBC News Washington TimesJan 21 2021
Perspectives Blog
Despite Some Priority Differences, Republican and Democratic Voters Support Clean Energy Expansion
From the RightThis piece is from a writer rated Lean Right.
The Biden Administration promises a “clean energy revolution.” Such “clean” energy is often associated with Democrats, but how much difference is there between Democratic and Republican voters in terms of their views on the topic?
It is less than one might think. Americans across the political spectrum
Max KarlinOct 16 2019
Opinion
The Warren-Klobuchar smackdown America needs
At the three-hour Democratic debate in Westerville, Ohio Tuesday night, a dozen candidates contended for time and attention. Most of them comported themselves well, made fair points, got in good jabs at each other, and did an admirable job of standing out in the crowd. But two of them stood out more than the others — for their confidence and intelligence no less than for distilling the
Damon LinkerOct 16 2019
News
The Eye-Popping Cost of Medicare for All
According to new figures: more than the federal government will spend over the coming decade on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid combined.
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s refusal to answer repeated questions at last night’s debate about how she would fund Medicare for All underscores the challenge she faces finding a politically acceptable means to meet the idea’s huge price tag—a
The AtlanticMar 07 2019
Opinion
OPINION: The Continued Resilience of Quiet America
Fifty years later, what are the lessons of the chaotic year 1969 for our similarly schizophrenic age of polarization, civil disunity, and unprecedented wealth and scientific advancement?
Fifty years ago, the United States was facing crises and unrest on multiple fronts. Some predicted that internal chaos and revolution would unravel the nation.
The 1969 Vietnam War protests on
Victor Hanson