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Jun 06 2016
Perspectives Blog
Can't believe anyone would vote for "you know who"? Here's a hint - we like being right.
How can you vote for Trump with his hateful speech? How can you vote for Clinton with all her scandals? How can you vote for Sanders with no chance to win?
And how can you be enthusiastic about it?
Lots of people are very enthusiastic about their choice for President, despite these problems and historically low favorability ratings for the frontrunners. And these people are not
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJul 21 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Clashes Continue Between Protesters, Police in Portland
After weeks of protesting in Portland, the Department of Homeland Security sent federal forces to the city to quell reported violence from protesters. Those reports were followed by claims of protesters being taken apprehended and put into unmarked vans, as clashes between protesters and law enforcement persist. Perspectives emerged across the spectrum regarding the alleged anarchy from
National Review (News) Associated Press CNN (Opinion)Oct 03 2021
Headline Roundup
Global Supply Chain Leaders Warn Of 'System Collapse' Due To Pandemic Restrictions
A coalition of international business leaders representing shipping workers worldwide has warned that supply chains are at risk of a “global transport systems collapse” due to labor shortages caused by pandemic-related restrictions on trade. In a joint open letter sent to the heads of state attending the United Nations General Assembly, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and other
Financial Times New York Post (News) CNN BusinessJul 20 2020
Headline Roundup
Federal Judge's Son Killed, Husband Shot at Home in New Jersey
On Sunday, a man wearing a FedEx driver's uniform killed the son and wounded the husband of US District Judge Esther Salas at their home at North Brunswick, New Jersey.
Salas was recently appointed to preside over a lawsuit brought by Deutsche Bank investors claiming false statements about its anti-money laundering polices and that it didn't do enough to monitor the accounts of accused
Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online) NPR (Online News)Dec 05 2022
Headline Roundup
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Constitution Over Twitter Censorship
Former president Donald Trump called for the “termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution” in response to a recent report about Twitter limiting the spread of a New York Post (Lean Right Bias) story about Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, in the lead up to the 2020 Presidential election.
Key Quotes: In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated
NBC News (Online) Fox News (Online News) NewsweekJul 11 2020
Headline Roundup
Police Confiscate Rifle from St. Louis Couple Who Pulled Firearms on Protesters
On Friday, authorities confiscated the rifle of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the couple who confronted protesters in their neighborhood with firearms on June 28. The McCloskeys later said on Sean Hannity's show that the protesters allegedly threatened violence. The St. Louis Police Department confiscated the firearm as a part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. No charges have been
NBC News (Online) The Hill ZeroHedgeJul 07 2020
Headline Roundup
Media Outlets Differ in Coverage of Child Shot in Atlanta
An eight-year-old girl was shot and killed near the scene of a protest in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told protesters to disperse following the shooting; protesters were assembling over the police killing of Rayshard Brooks in June.
Coverage from right-rated outlets were more likely to frame the violence as having been incited by Black Lives Matter
NBC News (Online) International Business Times TownhallJul 06 2020
Headline Roundup
Gun Violence Over Fourth of July Weekend
The Fourth of July weekend saw several shootings across the nation, including Chicago, Atlanta and Cleveland. Many victims were children. Coverage from several left-rated outlets was more likely to frame these shootings as gun violence/rights issues.
New York Times (News) Chicago Tribune New York Post (News)Jun 23 2020
Headline Roundup
Protesters Attempt to Topple Statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square
Police in Washington D.C. thwarted an attempt by protesters to topple a statue of President Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square Monday night.
President Donald Trump is threatening arrests and jail time for vandals targeting monuments.
Newsmax (News) NPR (Online News) Washington PostDec 01 2022
Headline Roundup
Rep. Jeffries and the New Generation of Democratic Leadership
On Tuesday, House Democrats unanimously elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as the next House Democratic Leader, replacing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who stepped down last month. His rise to party leadership marks a number of firsts, and outlets across the spectrum are reflecting on its significance, and the challenges Hakeem faces leading the Democrats into a new era.
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