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Apr 27 2024
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Are Pro-Palestinian Protests at American Universities Going Too Far?
Extended pro-Palestinian protests at American colleges and universities like New York’s Columbia University over the past few weeks have sparked dialogue across the media spectrum.
Not Peaceful: Columbia Professor John McWhorter, writing for the New York Times (Left bias), criticized the Columbia protests as “not peaceful” and protestors for believing “Jewish students and faculty should
New York Times (Opinion) Newsweek National Review (Opinion)Apr 16 2024
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NPR Suspends Editor After Essay Alleging Progressive Bias
NPR (Lean Left bias) suspended senior editor Uri Berliner for five days without pay, beginning last Friday, after he wrote a Free Press (Center bias) essay claiming an “absence of viewpoint diversity” at NPR.
The Details: NPR’s David Folkenflik first reported the story. In a “final warning” letter, NPR told Berliner he “had failed to secure its approval for outside work for other news
NPR (Online News) The Hill New York Post (News)Nov 06 2021
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Biden Celebrates After Congress Passes $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
President Joe Biden on Saturday morning called Congress’ passage of his administration's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package a “monumental step forward for the nation.” After opening his remarks at the White House with a quip about “infrastructure week” finally arriving, Biden called the legislation a “once-in-a-generation investment in our people.” He doubled down on the bipartisan aspects
Associated Press Fact Check Fox News Digital The HillJan 23 2018
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President Trump Imposes Tariffs on Solar Panels and Washing Machines
President Trump imposed high tariffs on solar panels and washing machines coming primarily from China and South Korea. Many on the Left claim that this is a major blow to renewable energy and the fight to stop climate change, while others say the move is part of Trump's "America First" agenda.
HuffPost Wall Street Journal (News) Washington TimesOct 13 2022
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Core Inflation Index Rises to New 40-Year High
The Labor Department reported Thursday that core inflation rose to a new 40-year high in September, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.4% from September and 8.2% on an annual basis. The CPI rose 0.1% in August from July, and 8.3% on an annual basis.
Key Quotes: "Inflation has built up a lot of momentum over the last year. That’s going to keep inflation higher than the Federal
Fox Business Wall Street Journal (News) NBC News DigitalMar 02 2023
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Senate Overturns ESG Investing Rule; Biden Plans Veto
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution overturning a Labor Department rule that permitted private retirement fund managers to consider environment, social and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions.
The Details: The measure passed the Senate in a 50-46 vote, with Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) joining Republicans. The resolution passed in the
Business Insider CNBC Fox News DigitalFeb 27 2023
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DeSantis Signs Bill Taking Over Disney World Tax District
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Monday ending Disney’s semi-self-governing status over the district containing the Disney World amusement park in central Florida.
Details: The potential 2024 presidential candidate began feuding with Disney last year when the media company publicly opposed the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which prohibits discussion of sexual
New York Post (News) Daily Beast Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 22 2019
News
How Seth Moulton Could Win The 2020 Democratic Primary
Monday morning, Seth Moulton, the 40-year-old congressman from Massachusetts, officially announced he is running for president on “Good Morning America.” While Moulton might not yet be a household name, he fits neatly into a certain mold of 2020 candidate — the young, ambitious U.S. representatives who feel their time has come. Like Tim Ryan, he has criticized Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s leadership
538 (ABC News)Apr 24 2024
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Speaker Johnson Visits Columbia Amid Protests, Calls on President to Resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) visited Columbia University on Wednesday as the campus continues to grapple with unrest and protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
For Context: Pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia have set up an encampment on the campus grounds. Last week, New York police arrested over 100 protesting students as Columbia President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik
Business Insider Newsweek The Daily CallerFeb 20 2023
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Rep. Greene Draws Bipartisan Criticism For 'National Divorce' Statement
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) called for the United States of America to disunite in what she labeled a “national divorce” on Monday, garnering criticism across the aisle.
Key Quote: Greene stated on Twitter, “We need a national divorce. We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. Everyone I talk to says this. From the sick and disgusting
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