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Apr 01 2024
Headline Roundup
IDF Withdraws from Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital Complex
Israeli troops withdrew from Gaza’s largest hospital complex on Monday, ending a two-week siege on Hamas forces there.
For Context: This was the second time Israeli forces had raided Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital, where they said Hamas was regrouping. Hundreds of Palestinians returned to the hospital on Monday, describing scenes of “total destruction” in a place where many Palestinians had
Al Jazeera Fox News (Online News) ReutersJun 10 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Trump fights back against skeptics of his new Mexico deal
President Donald Trump is blasting critics who claim his new border agreement with Mexico is a mirage rather than the huge victory he is claiming, as he rides into a fresh week of constitutional collisions with Democrats.
Trump unleashed a torrent of tweets and called into CNBC on Monday morning to proclaim the immigration deal as a triumph, argue that it would never have been achieved
Guest Writer - LeftJan 27 2022
Perspectives Blog
What the Left and Right Are Saying About Biden’s First Year in Office
From the Center
Joe Biden already faced an uphill battle when he was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 2021.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the traditional American way of life, while intelligence chiefs assessed international competitors like China and Russia to be major threats to national security.
The Jan. 6 Capitol riot also rattled
Antonio FermeApr 29 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: CDC Says Vaccinated People Usually Don't Need Masks Outside
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines on Tuesday regarding mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying vaccinated people can go maskless outside in most situations. The CDC says vaccinated people should still avoid indoor large-sized in-person gatherings and
AllSides StaffFeb 20 2024
Headline Roundup
US Vetoes UN Resolution for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Details: The US argued that the resolution risked ongoing negotiations for peace. The veto resulted in an alternative text being circulated that calls for a temporary ceasefire and the release of over 100 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
The Hill ABC News (Online) Fox News (Online News)Jan 31 2024
Headline Roundup
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates will remain unchanged for the time being.
Details: Interest rates are currently at 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest level in 22 years. The Federal Reserve began raising rates in 2022 in an effort to slow economic growth and reduce inflation. The last rate hike was in July, and has remained unchanged since then. Positive economic
CNN Business BBC News Fox BusinessAug 19 2019
Opinion
How Much Damage Have Republicans Done in the States?
Turns out making cuts to public services to fit an ideology of small government and traditionalism is just not very popular.
The 2018 election marked at least a temporary end to Republicans’ rise to power in many states. With full control of 26 states, Republicans had built a sustained opportunity to transform American subnational government.
Liberals certainly feared the worst.
Guest Writer - LeftSep 16 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: The Impact Of Biden's Vaccine Mandates
President Joe Biden announced sweeping vaccine mandates at the end of last week that will impact up to 100 million Americans. Biden said that private companies with 100 or more employees must vaccinate all workers against COVID-19 or test them for COVID-19 each week; he's also requiring all federal employees to get the shot with no alternative option for weekly testing. Roughly 55% of
AllSides StaffAug 01 2014
News
Chris Christie’s latest big lie: Bankrupt scare tactics and phony bipartisanship
As New Jersey governor Chris Christie visits Iowa and New Hampshire, he continues to insist that if he does not get concessions from the state’s public workers his state will go bankrupt like Detroit. Back in the spring in an edition of his monthly radio show “Ask the Governor,” Christie challenged the Democratically controlled legislature to undertake a second round of pension reforms to
SalonFeb 18 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Vaccine Rollout Expands As Cases Fall
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The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will expand its COVID-19 vaccine distribution, as new cases of the virus continue to fall. The government will boost its weekly vaccine shipments to states from 11 million to 13.5 million doses, and will increase its weekly shipment to pharmacies from 1 million to
AllSides Staff