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Apr 26 2018
Perspectives Blog
North Korea Pledges to Suspend Nuclear Testing
North Korea announced that it would cease nuclear testing indefinitely as Kim Jong-Un travels to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Experts are divided on whether or not this actually signals openness to disarming. The news coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron's U.S. visit, who hopes that President Trump's meeting with Jong-Un will buy time for the Iran Deal. Mike Pompeo John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Nov 10 2017
Perspectives Blog
Popping Filter Bubbles in Higher Education
Editor's Note: At AllSides, we have several educational programs that expose students to different ideas because we view diversity of thought as an integral part of the educational experience. This blog post explores the pros and cons of the current higher ed system and how, overall, students could benefit from increased exposure to academic ideals that fall outside of their filter bubbles.
John Kesler
Oct 05 2023
Headline Roundup
Mixed Media Coverage on Trump’s EV Comments at Recent Campaign Event
Former President Donald Trump made remarks about electric vehicles at a campaign event in Iowa over the weekend, spurring mixed media coverage across the spectrum.
The Details: Trump said if Biden’s EV plan, which received $1.7 billion earlier this year via his 2021 infrastructure plan, were to stand, “gas-powered cars will be gone.” He also said electric boats have batteries so heavy
The Guardian
Newsweek 
Washington Examiner
Apr 14 2023
Headline Roundup
Pentagon Leak Sparks Debate Over Security Clearances, Classified Intel
Amid fallout from a major leak of U.S. classified military intelligence, voices across the spectrum are questioning why a 21-year-old Air Force National Guardsman had access to such sensitive information.
Jack Teixeira: Teixeira was arrested Thursday on suspicion of leaking the intelligence; he reportedly shared the documents in a private online group chat with 20-30 other people.
Reuters
National Review (News)
New York Times (News)
Mar 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Is a 32-Hour Workweek a Good Idea?
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) proposed legislation this week to lower the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours, with no loss to workers' pay. Reactions have been mixed, with some more staunch than others.
Those in Favor: According to Morning Consult, 87% of U.S. workers are “extremely optimistic about the practice.” Workers want to work fewer hours whether they love or hate their jobs,
Fortune
New York Post (News)
Jacobin 
Jun 08 2020
Headline Roundup
Minneapolis City Council to Disband the Police
A majority of Minneapolis City Council members have announced their intention to disband the city's police department. They pledge to replace the police with a new system of public safety, though it is unclear what this structural change would look like.
Mayor Jacob Frey publicly opposed the move over the weekend, drawing boos from gathered protesters. Activists called the move to
BBC News
The Guardian
Newsmax (News) 
Feb 28 2024
Headline Roundup
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Faces Second Recall Effort
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing another recall effort by conservative activists, who are taking issue with the state’s deficit and Newsom’s handling of issues like homelessness and crime.
The Details: The effort is led by Rescue California, which sent a recall letter to Newsom’s office on Monday. While a previous 2021 recall attempt was unsuccessful, a member of the group
CalMatters
Los Angeles Times
The Blaze
Jul 01 2023
Headline Roundup
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Banned from Politics for 8 Years
Brazil’s highest electoral court voted 5-2 to bar former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for office until 2030.
The Details: The courts found the right-wing politician guilty of abusing his power ahead of Brazil’s 2022 elections, and spreading political rhetoric which cast doubt on the country’s electronic voting systems. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing, and his legal team plans
CNN Digital
BBC News
Fox News Digital
Mar 09 2017
Perspectives Blog
Obamacare Replacement
The Republicans revealed their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, meeting with cheers and jeers. The plan already passed the first hurdle, moving through the House Ways and Means Committee. But it's receiving heavy criticism from a myriad of Healthcare groups, from the American Psychological Association to AARP, so it remains to be seen what the future holds for AHCA. The interest John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Oct 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
Slanted: How Partisan Media Use Data to Draw Wildly Different Conclusions
Does the data show the U.S. is seeing mostly peaceful protests, or widespread riots? Are we witnessing an epidemic of police brutality, or the spinning of a false media narrative? Are claims of voter fraud a farce, or is it an actual concern? Do economists believe school vouchers are a good idea or not? What you think may depend on what data you have been presented with lately — and how it’s
Julie Mastrine