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Mar 29 2023
Headline Roundup
Twitter Removes Tweets Mentioning 'Trans Day of Vengeance' Protest
Twitter is removing mentions of a “Trans Day of Vengeance” protest organized by the Trans Radical Activist Network scheduled for April 1 in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.
Details: On Tuesday, Twitter issued a seven-day suspension on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) congressional Twitter account after the congresswoman tweeted about the event, alleging it was
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Headline Roundup
Lawmakers Press DOT, Buttigieg Over Southwest Flight Cancellations
Following a large number of delays and flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines over the holidays, the Department of Transportation is facing pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to hold the airliner accountable for travel disruptions.
For Context: Southwest Airlines canceled over 2,500 flights on Wednesday. The systemic failings at Southwest are being blamed on a
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Perspectives Blog
Trump's First State of the Union
President Trump gave his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, and reactions varied widely across the aisle. Many on the Right celebrated the speech as presidential, while many on the Left criticized Trump for what they felt was divisive rhetoric, particularly surrounding the immigration debate. As we do from time to time, we are updating some of our source ratings. Make sure to check John Gable, AllSides Co-founderTopics
Polarization
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Dec 06 2023
Headline Roundup
Kevin McCarthy Retiring From House by End of December
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who served as House speaker for less than a year before his ouster in October, said he would retire from Congress at the end of the year.
Key Quote: In a Wall Street Journal (Opinion rated Lean Right) op-ed, McCarthy said he would “serve America in new ways,” adding, “I will continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office. The
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Should the U.S. Increase or Scale Back Military Aid to Ukraine?
On Wednesday, reports revealed that the United States plans to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. Many are reflecting on the increasing sophistication in weaponry provided to the Ukrainian military, and whether this aid is in the best interests of the Ukrainian people and the broader Western world.
In Favor: A writer in the Washington Post determined that “the Biden
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John Stossel
An AllSides Bias Rating™ of lean right for John Stossel makes sense given his libertarian political views, which means he tends to lean left on social issues and right on economic ones. A majority of nearly 200 AllSides community members agreed with our lean right bias rating for Stossel.
Dec 08 2022
Headline Roundup
Was the Griner Trade a Diplomatic Victory or a Concession to Russia?
WNBA Star Brittney Griner, held in Russian custody since February, is free following a prisoner exchange with the United States. The trade for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is receiving split coverage, with outlets disagreeing on whether it was a diplomatic victory or a concession to Russia.
For Context: Griner was taken into custody in February at a Russian airport after police said
Washington Examiner NBC News Digital The HillNov 05 2022
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Is President Biden’s Warning of “Threats to Democracy” Valid?
President Joe Biden delivered a speech Wednesday night in which he warned of “threats to democracy,” taking aim at Republican Party members who cast doubt on the results of the 2020 election. Are these warnings warranted?
Key Quotes: In the speech, Biden spoke about candidates running for office who have not accepted the 2020 election results, labeling it “the path to chaos in America.
CNN (Opinion) AllSides The FederalistMay 30 2019
Perspectives Blog
When Talking to Conservatives, Liberals May Want to Avoid These Terms
Editor's note: See our list of words conservatives may want to avoid when talking to liberals.
Suppose you are talking to another person who has very different political viewpoints. Everything seems to be going fine. Then, you say a word or phrase that unintentionally alienates the other person. Suddenly, the conversation feels derailed. What may have been pleasant can quickly become
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