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Aug 19 2019
Perspectives Blog
The War on Empathy
Editor's Note: This piece originally appeared on Better Angels.
Take a look at the meaning of the word empathy. Ruminate on its definition—"the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." It is the light by which we may call forth the best qualities of our fellow Americans, and in so doing, call forth the best in ourselves. One would not think this could be controversial
John R. Wood Jr.Aug 23 2022
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Whistleblower Says Twitter Has ‘Egregious’ Cybersecurity Deficiencies
Former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko accused the social media company of “egregious” cybersecurity failures in a whistleblower complaint dated July 6.
Zatko alleged he had seen “egregious deficiencies, negligence, willful ignorance, and threats to national security and democracy” while at Twitter. He said thousands of employee laptops contained copies of the platform’s source code
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Ousted From Company by Board of Directors
Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, was pushed out of the company on Friday by the board of directors.
Details: Mira Murati, previously the company’s chief technology officer, has been named interim chief executive officer. The launch of ChatGPT last year pushed artificial intelligence technology into the mainstream, sparking both excitement regarding
New York Times (News) BBC News Washington ExaminerApr 30 2022
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How Much Influence Will Trump Have Over The 2022 GOP Primary Elections?
As the 2022 primary elections begin next week, many political analysts are wondering how much influence the endorsements from former president Donald Trump will have over the 2022 GOP primaries.
Trump has endorsed 144 candidates running for general office in 2022, according to Ballotpedia. The first indicator of Trump's influence over the Republican Party will be on Tuesday in Ohio’s
Washington Times New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 24 2021
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Perspectives: NYC's Thomas Jefferson Statue Removed
A statue of Thomas Jefferson that had stood in the New York City Council Chamber since 1834 was removed this week, reviving the debate over cancel culture and the country's complicated history.
New York officials voted unanimously last month to remove the statue. The City Council's Black, Latino and Asian Caucus argued that the statue is "a constant reminder of the injustices that have
National Review (News) Los Angeles Times USA TODAYAug 09 2022
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Zelenskyy Urges Western Nations to Ban Russian Travelers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Western countries to ban all Russian travelers.
During an interview with the Washington Post (Lean Left bias), Zelenskyy argued that the "most important sanctions are to close the borders" given Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. He also said that the country's citizens should "live in their own world until
Washington Post New York Post (News) ReutersSep 13 2018
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Trump Disputes Hurricane Maria Death Toll, Blames Democrats
President Trump on Thursday disputed that the Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico reached 3,000, blaming Democrats for exaggerating the number to make him look "as bad as possible". Some have criticized Trump for diverging from the recent study conducted by George Washington University, while others have questioned the veracity of the college's findings, particularly since the evaluation
Washington Post Washington Post Breitbart NewsMar 24 2016
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Story of the Week: Responding to Brussels
A few days after the Brussels terrorist attacks, claimed by ISIS, killed at least 31 people and injured hundreds of others, opinions across Europe and the US vary on how best to respond and prevent the devastating rise of terror catastrophes in the West. This week we bring you a cross-section of viewpoints in the wake of the Brussels tragedy. See other news featured by AllSides such as John Gable, AllSides Co-founderAug 11 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act: Would New IRS Tax Enforcement Target the Middle Class?
Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act aims to raise $200 billion over the next decade by helping the IRS increase tax enforcement and close loopholes. Will it work, and will it avoid targeting the middle class?
The IRS has long requested additional funds to modernize its outdated technology and add to its shrinking workforce; in April, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said the 2022 tax season
CNBC Washington Post Fact Check Fox BusinessAug 07 2022
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Trump Criticizes Democratic Agenda in CPAC Speech
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday night criticized the current Democratic agenda and further hinted at the announcement of his 2024 presidential bid.
Rounding out the final day of speeches at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Trump blamed the Biden administration for damaging the country's "prestige" by withdrawing from Afghanistan and emphasized
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