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Nov 01 2012
Perspectives Blog
Newspaper endorsements from around the country
Looking at the Presidential endorsements of the top 100 newspapers, we see that they generally stuck with their reputation, but there were a few changes and surprises.
Update: Since originally writing this blog, 13 more endorsements have been made. I've updated the numbers below, but should also point out 2 more switches (papers who endorsed the candidate from one party 4 years ago that John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Presidents Day 2022
How are different sides of the political spectrum discussing the Presidents Day holiday this year?
The third Monday in February is a U.S. federal holiday, commemorating George Washington's birthday of Feb. 22. Today, the day is used to reflect on Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other past presidents and their efforts to build the U.S. into a civilized nation. The day is also a good
Politico International Business Times National Review (News)Jul 25 2022
Headline Roundup
Pope Francis Apologizes for 'Evil' Committed Against Indigenous Children in Canada
Pope Francis on Monday publicly apologized for the Catholic Church's role in the "evil" committed against several generations of indigenous children at Canadian residential schools.
The Pope described his six-day visit to Canada as a "penitential pilgrimage" and expressed regret for the "many Christians who supported the colonizing mentality of the powers that oppressed the indigenous
Vice National Review (News) Wall Street Journal (News)Jul 12 2022
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New York Times Poll Compares Support for Trump, DeSantis in Potential 2024 Matchup
A New York Times/Siena College poll released Tuesday suggests that former President Donald Trump has lost some support among Republicans, but would still beat other GOP hopefuls in 2024 presidential election matchups.
A survey of 350 respondents showed that 65% of potential Republican voters with college educations would oppose Trump in 2024 primaries, and 64% of potential voters under
New York Times (News) National Review (News) Florida PoliticsJan 02 2020
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Follow-Up: Perspectives on the Texas Church Shooting
Stark differences in gun control and gun violence philosophies are apparent between various reactions and perspectives on last weekend's deadly church shooting in White Settlement, TX from throughout the political spectrum.
Newsmax - Opinion The Dallas Morning News Washington PostJan 09 2023
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How is Biden Responding to the Crisis at the Southern Border?
This week, President Joe Biden paid his first visit to the southern border since taking office. What is he doing to help solve the crisis of record-setting migrant arrivals?
A New Plan: Last week, the Biden administration released a "Border Enforcement Actions" plan, including more expedited removal of unauthorized migrants, heightened focus on drug smugglers, immigration aid for
CNN (Opinion) NewsNation National Review (News)Dec 30 2019
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Armed Parishioners Fatally Shoot Texas Church Shooter
A gunman who killed two people during a church service Sunday in White Settlement, Texas was fatally shot within seconds by armed parishioners.
The parishioners at West Freeway Church were part of a voluntary security team who are licensed to carry firearms and practice shooting regularly.
New York Times (News) USA TODAY Fox News (Online News)Dec 24 2021
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Omicron Variant Causes Airlines To Cancel Thousands of Christmas Eve Flights
Over 3,500 flights across the globe that were scheduled for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were abruptly canceled on Friday.
According to flight tracker FlightAware, between 5% and 10% of U.S. airline flights were canceled. Airline representatives attributed the surge of cancellations to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. A spokesperson for United Airlines said that "the
Reuters The Epoch Times The GuardianJun 15 2017
Perspectives Blog
Fight the Rage and Ignorance - That's What AllSides Is All About - Here Is What You Can Do
If you’ve tuned into the news within the last 24 hours, even if just for a cursory glance, you’ve most likely heard about the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA – where a gunman opened fire on the GOP’s Congressional Baseball Game practice.
But the most striking part of the recent press coverage has been the resulting call for unity on both sides of the political aisle, perhaps more
Billy BinionJan 29 2021
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Johnson & Johnson Announces 1-Shot Vaccine is 66% Effective Against Moderate to Severe COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson announced Friday that its coronavirus vaccine, the only single-dose vaccine to pass phase 3 clinical trials, was on average 66% effective against moderate to severe illness, 85% effective against severe infections and 100% effective against hospitalizations and death. Effectiveness varied regionally, however; effectiveness against moderate illness was 72% in the U.S., 66
New York Times (News) NPR (Online News) National Review (News)