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Mar 26 2020
Headline Roundup
How States are Working with Federal Government on Coronavirus
Interactions between President Donald Trump and state governors, especially Democrats, have been a focus during the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, as the federal government decides how much help to provide to governors based on the extent of the pandemic's toll in their state.
Three governors of three historically blue states — Gavin Newsom (CA), J.B. Pritzker (IL), and Andrew Cuomo (NY) —
Vox Associated Press New York Post (News)Jun 04 2019
Perspectives Blog
Audit Finds Evidence of Google's Bias Toward These Media Outlets
A new audit shows Google is biased toward a small number of major media outlets — and most of them have a Left-leaning political bias. One-sided information isn’t healthy for democracy, yet the world's most popular source of news and information displays a major bias.
Back in October, AllSides conducted a 39-page Google bias report that found Google News is biased 65% toward Left and
Julie MastrineJun 30 2021
Headline Roundup
US House Creates Jan. 6 Committee
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to create a select committee to investigate the origins of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. The House voted 222-190, almost entirely along party lines; Republican representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger were the only two GOP members to vote in favor. In May, 35 House Republicans joined Democrats in support of creating an independent commission with bipartisan
Reuters Washington Post Fox News DigitalJul 08 2019
Perspectives Blog
A House Divided: Polarization, Media Bias, and Why You Should Care
The following is a guest post from Et Socialum.com.
Birds of a Feather
Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, it’s a good bet that most of the people you interact with share many of your beliefs. Republicans flock to Republicans – Democrats flock to Democrats.
If this is an alien concept to you – congratulations! You are the minority and are better for it
Dylan RoseFeb 01 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Restricts Travel From Six New Countries
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that extends his administration's travel ban to six new countries, including Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, Tanzania, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar. Under the ban, citizens from those countries will be barred from obtaining certain types of visas, though they will still be able to visit the US as tourists. The administration has argued that the
BBC News Washington Times Al JazeeraAug 18 2023
Headline Roundup
US, South Korea, Japan Deepen Ties at Camp David Summit
President Joe Biden met with the leaders of South Korea and Japan at Camp David on Friday. The trilateral summit “reaffirmed that cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the ROK advances the security and prosperity of our people, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world.”
Details: According to a White House press release, the new partnership affirms a commitment between the
Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News) AxiosSep 01 2017
Perspectives Blog
Growing Up in School for Democracy: Fighting Media Bias from Day One
Maturity is one important lens for assessing progress in developing a healthier American democracy both in terms of competent citizenship and effective leadership. This post will comment on the importance of educating students through high school with this perspective in mind, referencing stages of maturity which reflect well established developmental science*. The next post will address the
John KeslerMar 08 2024
Headline Roundup
Sen. Katie Britt Criticizes Biden in GOP’s SOTU Response
Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) delivered the Republican Party’s response to President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address from her kitchen table Thursday night. Watch it here.
Key Quotes: “Right now, our Commander in Chief is not in command,” Britt said, adding, “The free world deserves better than a dithering and diminished leader. America deserves leaders who recognize that secure
New York Post (News) The Independent The HillFeb 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Leaves Two Injured
During a service at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, a woman opened fire in a hallway outside the sanctuary, leading to two injuries.
The Details: The shooter, identified as Genesse Moreno, was reportedly wearing a trenchcoat and carrying a backpack, was armed with a long rifle, later identified with the words “Free Palestine” written on it. Moreno is
Daily Beast BBC News Breitbart NewsApr 23 2018
Perspectives Blog
Hearing Every Voice
How do you feel when your voice is heard? How do you feel when it is not?
We all want our voice to be heard. We all want to feel self-expressed. We all want to leave a gathering where we had something to say, having said what we wanted to say. If that does not happen, feelings of frustration, disagreement, and aloneness can creep in. These feelings,
Tom McSteen