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Jan 20 2023
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Pro-Lifers Gather for the 50th March for Life in Washington DC
On Friday, marchers will gather in Washington, D.C. for the 50th March for Life, the first march since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last June.
For Context: Most pro-life messages focus on sanctioning clinics or doctors, but some seek repercussions for those seeking to end a pregnancy. Meanwhile, polling shows that most Americans are in the middle when it comes to abortion
Washington Examiner Axios CNN DigitalFeb 01 2016
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Menace or Victim? Depends Who You Ask
There are two sides to every story. If we only consider the story from one point of view, are we truly thinking for ourselves, or simply being told what to think?
“We tend to choose up sides very quickly…All the liberals line up on one side and all the conservatives line up on the other,” says Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. But complicated
Beth BallentineApr 12 2021
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Biden Calls For Peaceful Protests After Daunte Wright Shooting
On Monday, President Joe Biden called for calm in the aftermath of a fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man, in Minneapolis; this comes shortly after the Minneapolis police chief said he believed the officer involved mistakenly used a gun instead of a Taser. Biden told reporters Monday that while he believes peaceful protest is understandable, "there is absolutely no
National Review (News) NBC News Digital USA TODAYMar 12 2021
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Media Coverage Skewed After Vandals Set Fires, Damage Portland Courthouse
Federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon arrested at least one person Thursday after people set fires, broke windows and caused other damage at the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse following protests earlier in the day. Police reportedly used tear gas and impact munitions to combat vandals. Some of the earlier demonstrations were reportedly in support of indigenous rights and environmental
The Oregonian Washington Examiner The Daily WireApr 01 2021
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FBI Runs Record Number of Gun Background Checks in March
The FBI conducted approximately 4.7 million background checks for individuals purchasing firearms in last month, which is a 36% increase from the previous month. CNN reported Thursday that more than 2 million of those checks were for new gun purchases; while the amount of background checks doesn't directly indicate to gun sales, groups such as the National Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF)
CNN Digital The Hill Washington TimesJun 12 2023
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Who are the 'Moms for Liberty'?
Moms for Liberty, a self-described "grassroots organization dedicated to fighting for liberty and parental rights in education," is seen by some as extremist. What is it, and why is it controversial?
The Details: "Moms for Liberty" advocates against school curriculums seen as inappropriate, including some that mention critical race theory and LGBTQ issues. It has roughly 120,000
Associated Press Deseret News Washington ExaminerJun 25 2021
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Harris Visits Southern Border
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas on Friday to visit the U.S.-Mexico border alongside Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It's Harris's first trip to the border since President Joe Biden tasked her in late March with exploring the root causes of immigration to the U.S. from Central America. Harris has faced intense criticism, both from Republicans and
Washington Examiner CNN Digital NPR (Online News)Jan 04 2023
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Microsoft Workers Form Company's First US Union
Microsoft recognized its first labor union in the U.S. after a super-majority of employees at ZeniMax Media, a Microsoft subsidiary, voted to unionize.
For Context: Microsoft acquired ZeniMax for $7.5 billion in 2021. The firm created popular games such as Doom, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls. Microsoft said that it voluntarily recognizes the employees' legal right to choose to unionize.
Business Insider CNBC Fox BusinessDec 25 2021
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Perspectives: Christmas 2021
On America's second Christmas marked by COVID-19, voices on all sides of politics offered perspectives on the holiday, its meaning, celebrations and public health.
Many viewpoints across the spectrum celebrated Christmas while connecting it to COVID-19. Left-rated voices often focused on overcoming pandemic-induced grief and sadness, protecting the safety of loved ones and conquering
The American Conservative Washington Post Christian Science MonitorJan 30 2021
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Two Proud Boys Members Indicted On Conspiracy Charges in Capitol Breach
The Department of Justice announced Friday that two members of the right-wing Proud Boys were indicted on federal charges for "conspiring to obstruct law enforcement" from protecting the U.S. Capitol during the breach on Jan. 6. Dominic Pezzola, 43, and William Pepe, 31, were charged with conspiracy, civil disorder, unlawfully entering restricted buildings or grounds, and disorderly and
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