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Dec 16 2022
Headline Roundup
The Twitter Files: Proof of Censorial Partisanship or Deceptively Overstated?
Evidence recently shared as part of the “Twitter Files” shows how Twitter employees restricted the visibility of some conservative commentators, and held nebulous meetings with the federal government about content moderation. Is this proof of bias at Twitter, or are the potential wrongs being exaggerated?
For Context: Since assuming ownership of Twitter, Elon Musk has recruited
Politico NewsNation Washington ExaminerSep 08 2017
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AllSides Community Weighs in on Breitbart
In late-July, I penned a piece about Breitbart, the highly conservative news outlet whose far-right slant often riles controversy. The post, “Breitbart: Right-wing Publication or Fake News?”, gave people the chance to weigh in on how AllSides should employ their perspective when covering events across the aisle. We received several hundred responses, which is a testament to how seriously our
Billy BinionOct 06 2022
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Election Tech CEO Charged With Stealing Data About Poll Workers
The CEO of an election tech company was arrested this week for allegedly stealing information about poll workers and storing it on Chinese servers.
Authorities arrested Eugene Yu on Wednesday in Michigan on suspicion of theft of personal identifying information, and investigators reportedly seized computer hard drives and other "digital evidence." According to the district attorney's
Newsweek The Daily Caller CBS News (Online)Sep 20 2018
Perspectives Blog
Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations Reignite #MeToo Debate
Senators have officially delayed the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amid the sexual assault allegations against him, reigniting debate over the merits of the #MeToo movement. Some contend the 36-year-old accusation is unsubstantiated and politically motivated, meant to derail the conservative judge from taking a place on the high court. Others say it must be fully John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 21 2023
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President Biden Turns 81: Too Old for a Second Term?
President Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday, reigniting discussions on his age and ability to potentially serve an additional term.
Trump is Old, Too: A writer in The Atlantic (Left bias) argued that while scrutiny over Biden’s age is “well-deserved,” that same scrutiny should be placed on former President and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, who is only four years younger than Biden,
The Atlantic Newsweek Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Dec 08 2022
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China Relaxes ‘Zero Covid’ Measures, Prompting Economic Hopes and Pandemic Fears
After over a week of protests, China announced it would pull back some of its strict “zero Covid” lockdown measures. The news prompted both hopes for an economic recovery and fears of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
What’s Changing: Major changes included accelerating vaccination efforts and making it easier for people to move around — both in local communities and between provinces. China
CNN (Online News) National Review (News) South China Morning PostAug 18 2022
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Rivers Run Dry as Droughts and Heat Waves Persist in North America, Europe and Asia
Rivers around the world are seeing record low water levels as droughts and heat waves persist.
Low water levels in the Colorado River led the Interior Department to announce water allocation cuts for several U.S. states and parts of Mexico. Some states, like Arizona, will have to use as much as 21% less water from the river in 2023. Other rivers seeing low water levels include Germany’s
The Daily Wire The Guardian The HillJul 07 2023
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June 2023 Jobs Report Shows Hiring Ease
According to the Labor Department jobs report, hiring eased slightly in June as employers added 209,000 jobs, compared to 306,000 jobs in May. The unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.6%.
Key Details: The Federal Reserve is projecting more rate increases in 2023, since economic activity and inflation have not slowed as much as they expected. Employers in hospitality, leisure, and local
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Examiner CNN (Online News)Sep 29 2021
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YouTube Expands Policy on Banning 'Harmful' Vaccine Content
YouTube on Wednesday announced a sizable expansion of its medical misinformation policies, which includes banning all content about vaccines that pose "a serious risk of egregious harm" to its viewers. Any videos that "falsely says that approved vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility, or that substances in vaccines can track those who receive them" will also be censored. Personal
The Guardian CNET The Daily CallerDec 24 2020
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Lawmakers Disagree on Stimulus Changes; Vote Slated for Monday
On Thursday, Congressional Democrats and Republicans blocked each other's requested changes to the recent $900 billion stimulus proposal. Democrats sought to increase the planned stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 in agreement with a request from President Donald Trump, but GOP lawmakers blocked the request. Democrats then rejected Republican efforts to revisit foreign aid allocations in the
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