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Jul 31 2019
News
Marianne Williamson Gave the Clearest—and Best—Answer on Why the U.S. Should Pay Reparations
Marianne Williamson’s appearance at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Tuesday night will probably be remembered for the novelty of hearing someone say “dark psychic force” during a Democratic debate. But the spiritual author and extreme-long-shot candidate also gave the clearest and best-argued answer on the question of whether—and how—the United States ought to pay reparations to the descendants of
SlateAug 05 2020
News
Partisan eruptions at antifa hearing leave witnesses doubtful Congress will act
Witnesses at a recent Senate hearing who testified about antifa's role in stirring aggressive protests and riots in Portland, Oregon, say their call for federal action may be ignored due to process issues in the proceeding that left Senate Democrats fuming.
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, on Tuesday, led the three-hour hearing of his judiciary subcommittee, “The Right of the People
Washington ExaminerApr 21 2018
Opinion
Pompeo Deserves Confirmation
Mike Pompeo is qualified to be secretary of state. There is no doubt about that. He is competent — as director of the CIA, he has managed a complex organization deftly, winning the respect of intelligence professionals otherwise not favorably inclined to President Trump. He is experienced — in an administration with more than its share of neophytes, he has served in Washington, initially as a
National Review (News)Jul 14 2016
News
Divided we stand: The sad truth about America — we have always been split
After a week of senseless violence in America, President Obama called for unity on Tuesday in Dallas, where five police officers were murdered five days earlier, while downplaying the divisions that have become increasingly apparent over the past year. Since the Dallas slaughter and the tragic police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile last week, Obama has repeatedly stressed that
SalonAug 15 2014
News
Federal, state officials take sweeping steps in response to Ferguson, Mo., unrest
Federal and state officials unveiled a sweeping response Thursday to violent clashes between police and protesters over the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, with Missouri taking over security operations from local police and authorities agreeing to accept Justice Department help in handling protests.
Washington PostJul 30 2021
Perspectives Blog
When Differences Between Parties Don’t Seem as Important
From the CenterThis view is from an author rated as Center.
When we talk about including “all sides of the conversation”, we usually mean that different people from different ideologies are able to have their voices heard. When we talk about “building bridges”, we’re usually referring to finding bipartisan opportunities between Republicans and Democrats.
But thanks to the
Dan SchnurJun 24 2019
Headline Roundup
Iran Threatens More US Drones Can Be Shot Down
Iran's navy chief warned the United States that Iran would not hesitate to shoot down more US drones if they violate Iranian airspace.
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News
The Daily 202: Many African Americans unenthusiastically ‘settle’ for Hillary Clinton
Ayana McAllister went to Hillary Clinton’s rally two weekends ago at St. Augustine’s University, the historically-black school where she’s a freshman. She watched the Democratic nominee speak alongside the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Sandra Bland. But on the eve of the election, the 18-year-old is still not 100 percent sold.
Washington PostNov 25 2014
News
Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson’s Grand Jury Testimony Revealed: ‘Still Charging, Hands Still in His Waistband’
As cars and buildings burned in the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, on Monday night, officer Darren Wilson’s grand jury testimony was revealed for the first time as officials released some of evidence in the case. The Ferguson grand jury declined to indict Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
The BlazeDec 22 2020
Headline Roundup
Biden Picks Miguel Cardona for Education Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona for Secretary of Education. Cardona is also a former elementary school teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. If confirmed, Cardona would likely work to resume in-classroom learning, which Biden has said he plans to do within his first 100 days in office. Cardona advocated for reopening schools
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