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By Julie Mastrine, 7 August, 2018

Fact Check: Is Trump's Star Being Removed from the Walk of Fame?

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Media Bias

Facts And Fact Checking

Is Donald Trump's star being removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Judging from many of today's headlines, you would think so. But any media consumers who read only the headlines might be misled.

Take a look at the following headlines. You would think that Trump's star is being removed...but that's really not the case:

By JohnSGable, 2 August, 2018

Plastic Straw Bans: Government Overreach or Necessary Regulation?

Seattle and San Francisco recently voted to ban plastic straws, citing the effects on marine life. Some argue that the move is an example of government overreach and will have a negligible impact on the environment, while others say it is a crucial first step to help protect oceans.

Snippets from the Right

By Debilyn Molineaux, 2 August, 2018

What Type of Follower Are You?

News

Since I saw this YouTube video on The First Follower, I’ve been fascinated by who follows whom, and why? We often see analyses of various leadership styles—but why do we follow people with one or two styles but not others?

By JohnSGable, 26 July, 2018

Michael Cohen Releases Tape of President Trump Discussing Payment to Former Model

President Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen recorded a conversation where the two discussed a payment made to a former Playboy model who alleges she had an affair with Trump—an accusation the president had repeatedly denied. Some argue that the tape could be detrimental to the Trump presidency, while others say that it may be insignificant, particularly if the president did not use federal donations.

By Julie Mastrine, 24 July, 2018

NEW Media Bias Ratings: Quillette, Jubilee Media, Current Affairs Magazine

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AllSides is continually evaluating media bias as our media landscape grows. We frequently add news sources to the site to help you get the most reliable data on media bias. In order to ensure our media bias ratings are accurate and up to date, we need the AllSides community to participate.

By JohnSGable, 19 July, 2018

Trump's Comments on Russian Election Meddling Spark Bipartisan Criticism

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, President Trump sparked bipartisan outrage when he publicly accepted Putin's denials of election meddling. He later backtracked, stating that he

By JohnSGable, 12 July, 2018

President Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, who, if confirmed, will fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement. Many on the Right have praised the selection as a victory for constitutional conservatism, while some on the Left have expressed concern that he will imperil abortion and LGBT rights.

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By Joan Blades, 6 July, 2018

Paradox: Our Weakness Is Our Strength

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Political Polarization

Living Room Conversations

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I began describing Living Room Conversations as a domestic peace initiative just over a year ago. Individuals and communities that were at odds or disconnected were intentionally meeting to talk, build understanding and even friendships. It has become clear that the result is simple local peace building.

By JohnSGable, 5 July, 2018

Shooting at Annapolis Newspaper Reignites Debate Around Guns, Mental Health

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Gun Control And Gun Rights

A gunman killed five people last Thursday at the offices of the Capital Gazette, a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, reigniting the debate around gun control and mental health. Some argue that tighter restrictions on firearms are necessary to prevent further shootings, particularly since the suspect had been previously convicted of harassment.