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Dec 18 2021
Opinion
This Christmas, imagine how following Jesus could help our public policy problems
The Christian world is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Even non-Christians recognize Jesus as a moral philosopher whose teachings and example provide guidance on how humanity should live.
But it is also interesting to apply the teachings of Jesus to the public policy problems that beset communities, states and nations today. Jesus stayed far away from politics and government
Deseret NewsAug 30 2022
News
France accuses Russia over gas supply as Nord Stream shutdown looms
France accused Moscow on Tuesday of using energy supplies as "a weapon of war" after Russia's Gazprom (GAZP.MM) cut deliveries to a major French customer and said it would shut its main gas pipeline to Germany for three days this week.
European governments are trying to coordinate a response to soaring energy costs for businesses and households and to fill storage facilities ahead of
ReutersJan 21 2022
Opinion
How The Budget Mess in Congress Hurts All of Us: Alison Acosta Winters & Emily Holubowich
This year the federal government is expected to collect more than $3.5 trillion in taxes— a vast amount of money by any measure. One of the key functions of Congress is to pass a budget. But often that seems close to impossible.
Lack of agreement over federal spending regularly threatens to bring about government shutdowns that have a negative impact on millions of Americans. Yet few of
Let's Find Common GroundApr 16 2020
News
SPECIAL REPORT: The Problem With Coronavirus Models Is How We Talk About Them
Despite what political leaders want them to say, COVID-19 models will become less predictive exactly when we need them most.
In the continuing drama of America’s coronavirus response, statistical models play the role of Hamlet’s father: foreboding, influencing the action on the stage but unable to speak for themselves.
Some health leaders have said that various COVID-19 models’
Defense OneJun 16 2022
Opinion
Gun Controllers Say They Want 'Reform' but They're Really Pushing Criminalization
Last week, the House passed a "gun reform" package that's unlikely to pass the Senate. Then, a bipartisan group of senators struck a deal on modest "gun reform" proposals with better prospects. Whatever your take on the merits of these bills, describing legislative proposals for restrictive measures as "reform" is a jarring use of the word—especially after recent national discussions about
ReasonFeb 13 2023
Perspectives Blog
AllSides News Briefing: February 13, 2023
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Hello! I’m AllSides Managing Editor Henry A. Brechter. It’s Monday, February 13, 2023. Here’s your AllSides balanced briefing for today.
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AllSides StaffJul 05 2022
Perspectives Blog
Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court used to be one of the areas of government that was the least impacted by the nation's extreme polarization, frequently finding common ground, but recent SCOTUS rulings have magnified our divisions. On the left, there have been renewed calls by some to expand the court following recent rulings that are viewed as conservative. And many on the right disagree. Related: How
Clare AshcraftJul 02 2022
News
'What's There to Even Discuss?' Omar Says Free, Universal School Meals Should Be Permanent
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar argued Friday that free school meal waivers enacted early in the pandemic to forestall a surge in child hunger should be made permanent, a policy change that she characterized as a political, economic, and moral no-brainer.
"We have an opportunity to prove that a government of the people, by the people, and for the people can still deliver big things," said
Common DreamsJun 17 2022
News
Republican Senate gun negotiator walks out of talks
The lead Republican negotiator for what would be the US Senate's first gun control bill in a generation has walked out of talks with Democrats.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has played a key role in drafting the framework of a proposed firearms bill following mass shootings in Texas and New York.
Leaving Washington, he said: "I'm through talking."
The plans include tougher
BBC NewsApr 22 2022
Background
Tracking the COVID-19 Economy’s Effects on Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout caused significant hardship. In the early months of the crisis, tens of millions of people lost their jobs. While employment began to rebound within a few months, unemployment remained high throughout 2020. Improving employment and substantial relief measures helped reduce the very high levels of hardship seen in the summer of 2020.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities