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Trump’s Move to End Most Central American Asylum Claims: First Safe Country Explained

Russell Busch - July 15, 2019

Proponents say the policy prevents "asylum shopping" while critics worry it punishes countries with the misfortune of sharing borders with ailing neighbors.

House Democrats Delete Anti-Trump Tweets Accidentally Showing Obama-Era “Kids in Cage” Photo

U.S. Derek Fleming - July 11, 2019

Fourth Circuit Dismisses Emoluments Case Against Trump For Lack of Standing

U.S. Derek Fleming - July 10, 2019

Yang Supporters Cry Foul After Apparent Mic Cut During Debate

U.S. Derek Fleming - June 28, 2019

Trump Struggles to Find a Preferred Solution to Tensions With Iran

World Derek Fleming - June 24, 2019

Bias & Accuracy

Suppressing Honesty Just Hides the Truth

Russell Busch - September 10, 2020

After 2016, we asked 'why would respondents lie in an anonymous poll?' The answer may shed some light on the 2020 election.

When News Confirms What You Want to Hear, Be Suspicious

Bias & Accuracy Russell Busch - September 2, 2020

This is a friendly reminder to everyone - liberal, conservative, and in between - that whenever you're reading a news source you...

Was Cumulus Media’s Decision To Block Buttigieg Interview From Airing Over ‘FCC Equal Time Rule’ Legitimate or Pretextual?

Bias & Accuracy Russell Busch - July 23, 2019

While a private corporation has the right to choose what it airs, a politically-motivated decision to selectively block interviews is troubling.

Axios, Internals, and How Not To Report on Polls

Bias & Accuracy Stephen Silver - July 16, 2019

This internal poll, now being wielded by Trump in his feud with the Congresswomen, is what historian Daniel Boorstin described as a "pseudo-event."

The Myth of Donald Trump

Bias & Accuracy Noah Berlatsky - June 29, 2019

While President Donald Trump has a lot of room to rise or to fall, his tendency to do either does not defy prediction or elude relevant facts.

AOC’s Concentration Camp Comparison Offers Us A Chance To Learn From History

Noah Berlatsky - July 12, 2019

Pete Buttigieg Shows Why Mayors Struggle to Win the Presidency

Stephen Silver - July 9, 2019

Differing Views

The Case for Democratic Infighting

Opinion

Stephen Silver - July 31, 2019

If a Democratic candidate can't even survive attacks from fellow Democrats, they aren't the candidate to defeat Donald Trump in 2020.

What Are The Boundaries of a Good Fight?

Opinion

Kenneth Uva - July 31, 2019

Legitimate debate over issues within the party should not be used to sully the motivation and principles of your opponent.

Modern Tribalism and Nontheistic Religiosity

Opinion

Russell Busch - May 6, 2019

This article represents one view on a complex issue. For a different perspective, see Why We Can't All Just Get...

Why We Can’t All Just Get Along

Opinion

Kenneth Uva - May 6, 2019

This article represents one view on a complex issue. For a different perspective, see Modern Tribalism and Nontheistic Religiosity.