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Mar 26 2020
News
Record 3.28 Million File for U.S. Jobless Benefits
A record 3.28 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the new coronavirus hit the U.S. economy, marking the end of a decadelong job expansion.
The number of Americans filing for claims was nearly five times the previous record high. Workers seeking jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, increased by 3 million for the week ended March 21, from the prior week.
Wall Street Journal (News)
Jun 17 2021
Perspectives Blog
Do you have what it takes to ‘Walk A Mile In My News’?
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
Wynette Sills had done several workshops through the Braver Angels Sacramento Alliance when she realized two things. First: She wanted to go deeper. And second: it was time to tackle the biggest force she saw jamming understanding between liberals and conservatives.
The media.
And that’s how a
AllSides
Mar 09 2020
News
Biden, Sanders consider changing campaign plans amid coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders said on Monday they were consulting with public health experts about coronavirus risks in planning their next campaign moves, as election officials in upcoming primary states urged people to consider voting early.
Neither Sanders, a senator from Vermont, nor Biden, the former vice president, has called off a
Reuters
Aug 17 2020
Analysis
Black Americans Deserve Better Than BLM And 1619
Since the death of George Floyd in late May, America has been embroiled in protests—protests that were, at first, animated by an assertion that the police forces of the United States mistreat black citizens.
Later, however, they broadened in focus to a larger, wider assault on fundamental American values, asserting that virtually all of America’s institutions have been and continue to
The American Conservative
Jun 11 2019
News
Trump Returns to Iowa Amid Unease Over Farm Tariffs
President won the state in 2016, but Democrats hope his trade policies will help them next year.
After months of Democratic presidential hopefuls flooding Iowa, President Trump on Tuesday is making his first pilgrimage to the perennial battleground state this year.
Unlike the Democrats focused on the February caucuses, Mr. Trump will be looking ahead to the general election. He
Wall Street Journal (News)
Apr 27 2020
News
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses should close break rooms. Restaurants should consider disposable menus and plates. Schools should have students eat lunch in their classrooms.
These are some of the recommendations offered in new federal plans designed to help restaurants, schools, churches and businesses safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
Associated Press
Apr 14 2020
Opinion
Tension between Fauci and Trump looks like fake news
As sophomoric as the term may be, I don't know what else besides "fake news" to call the national media's new narrative about tensions between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
For one thing, it's not really "news" at all — it's speculation by reporters, analyst bloggers, and television pundits based on one innocuous comment from Fauci, who is helping lead the White House's
Washington Examiner
Feb 03 2020
Background
Should Uber Drivers be Employees?
WHY THIS QUESTION MATTERS: California recently passed legislation that will change the employment status for more than one million people in the state, and set a new precedence for “gig economy” workers in general.
Let’s take a step back: "Gig" workers are engaged in non-traditional work such as driving passengers via Uber, delivering food via GrubHub, or performing an errand via
The Thread
Dec 30 2019
Analysis
Rep. Bradley Byrne Warns Atheist Group: 'Stop Forcing Ungodly, Un-American Views Down Our Throats'
Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne doesn't like bullies – especially out-of-state bullies.
The Republican lawmaker jumped to the defense of a high school football team under fire from a Wisconsin-based gang of atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation accused Tallapoosa County Schools of violating the law by allowing football players to
CBN
May 18 2020
Opinion
We Can Prevent a Great Depression. It’ll Take $10 Trillion.
Don’t think of that number as “big” or “bold.” Just think of it as the appropriate dosage for a once-in-a-century economic affliction.
Last week, House Democrats unveiled their latest pandemic-relief package. The bill combines aid for families, a bailout for struggling cities and states, and additional funds for testing, tracing, and hospitals. The price tag is about $3 trillion—and it
The Atlantic