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Apr 21 2020
Opinion
‘It’s a Free Country, Brother’
Thank God for the Bill of Rights.
In this current crisis, the longest if not the first complete shutdown in U.S. history, the freedoms of American democracy are being tested in ways we scarcely ever imagined. Out of nowhere little Napoleonic governors arise to enact decrees prohibiting gardening or strolling on an empty beach — decrees that seem to have little purpose other than to
Victor HansonMay 15 2013
News
Deficit projection reduced to $642 billion, CBO says
The federal budget deficit will plummet to $642 billion this year, congressional budget analysts said Tuesday, reducing their previous forecast by roughly $200 billion. The Congressional Budget Office credited recovering tax revenues and a one-time infusion of cash from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for the dramatic reduction, which puts the nation on track for its smallest
Washington PostJan 29 2014
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Paul Ryan, Republicans: Obama's Wage Hike Push 'Bad Economics'
President Barack Obama opened this year's congressional election season with a State of the Union message centered on economic inequalities, a theme harder to sustain in scattered House and Senate contests. Mapping out his goals to assist those struggling amid a broader recovery, the president in last night's address called for extending unemployment benefits, an increase in the minimum wage
Newsmax (News)Aug 11 2020
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Beirut
“Lebanon’s prime minister stepped down from his job Monday in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut that has triggered public outrage.” (AP News)
“Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon’s leaders [last] Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital.” (AP News)
Both sides condemn the
The Flip SideJul 10 2019
News
Kim Darroch Quits as U.K. Ambassador After Infuriating Trump
Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. dramatically resigned after leaked comments in which he criticized the Trump White House sparked a major diplomatic row between the transatlantic allies.
President Donald Trump decided to freeze out Kim Darroch, saying he would no longer deal with the man who had called his administration “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional.”
In a statement
BloombergApr 06 2020
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Prayer services during a pandemic: Why some churches stay open
If liquor stores and smoke shops are considered “essential,” why not religious services? That’s the question a number of conservative religious groups are asking in the wake of the nearly nationwide shutdown sparked by the coronavirus crisis.
Rusty Reno has been a bit alarmed over the past few weeks as both civil and religious authorities began to restrict the number of people who can
Christian Science MonitorOct 17 2019
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Turkey’s Offensive in Syria
“Turkey vowed to press ahead with its offensive in northern Syria on Tuesday despite U.S. sanctions and growing calls for it to stop.” Reuters
Many on both sides are criticizing the US troop withdrawal and Turkey’s military operation:
“Trump may indeed have campaigned on getting out of Syria. He didn’t campaign on potentially freeing thousands of Islamic State fighters,
The Flip SideMay 28 2020
News
How Covid-19 could redesign our world
The coronavirus crisis is reshaping the world. One transformation that might be here to stay? How our restaurants, gyms, bars and parks are designed – and how we use them. A As many countries ease lockdown restrictions, residents are returning to old spaces that now feel unfamiliar. The places themselves did not change – but from wearing masks to avoiding crowds, the way we are allowed to
BBC NewsMay 02 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Addresses Campus Protests: 'Violent Protest is Not Protected'
President Joe Biden addressed ongoing campus protests over Israel’s campaign in Gaza on Thursday, emphasizing Americans’ rights to protest but denouncing violence and chaos.
For Context: Violent confrontations between pro-Palestine protesters, pro-Israel protesters, and police are increasing at colleges nationwide as school administrations request law enforcement assistance to clear
Axios Reuters New York Post (News)Sep 04 2020
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Republicans credit Trump's intense outreach for growing Latino support
Republicans say President Trump’s decision to make Hispanic voters a priority is boosting his support with this critical bloc in public opinion polls and threatening Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s prospects in key battleground states.
Trump received 28% of the Hispanic vote four years ago. But a fresh national poll from Quinnipiac University pegged the president’s support with this
Washington Examiner