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from Algemeiner
New York-based Jewish newspaper
Auschwitz and The New York Times, 75 Years Later
Only once in four years was the fate of Jews mentioned on the front page or as the subject of a lead editorial. Their horrific plight never qualified for the daily Times ranking of important events. The Times can never erase its inexcusable dereliction of journalistic responsibility.
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Auschwitz and The New York Times, 75 Years Later
Only once in four years was the fate of Jews mentioned on the front page or as the subject of a lead editorial. Their horrific plight never qualified for the daily Times ranking of important events. The Times can never erase its inexcusable dereliction of journalistic responsibility.
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
"Let Them Eat Whole Foods": The Appalling Elitism of Dollar Store Bans
Should city governments dictate where you can shop for food? If your neighbors see a need for a store, and happily patronize it, should outsiders shut down that option? These are the battle lines of the emerging movement against dollar stores. Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mesquite, Texas, Dekalb County, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and other municipalities nationwide are trying to limit the number of dollar stores that can serve their population.
How the Government Makes Nuclear Power Less Safe
If the Price-Anderson Act is allowed to expire, the nuclear industry might develop new safety systems. Some libertarians and conservatives promote a narrative that government regulation and unwarranted public fear are keeping us from safe, clean nuclear energy. Those with a free-market position quickly see and rightfully condemn the damages caused by subsidizing “green” energy, such as solar and wind power, yet they are unaware of or ignore government subsidies of nuclear power.
"Let Them Eat Whole Foods": The Appalling Elitism of Dollar Store Bans
Should city governments dictate where you can shop for food? If your neighbors see a need for a store, and happily patronize it, should outsiders shut down that option? These are the battle lines of the emerging movement against dollar stores. Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mesquite, Texas, Dekalb County, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and other municipalities nationwide are trying to limit the number of dollar stores that can serve their population.
How the Government Makes Nuclear Power Less Safe
If the Price-Anderson Act is allowed to expire, the nuclear industry might develop new safety systems. Some libertarians and conservatives promote a narrative that government regulation and unwarranted public fear are keeping us from safe, clean nuclear energy. Those with a free-market position quickly see and rightfully condemn the damages caused by subsidizing “green” energy, such as solar and wind power, yet they are unaware of or ignore government subsidies of nuclear power.
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Philadelphia: pope picks Latino archbishop to replace prominent conservative
Pope Francis has appointed Nelson Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia, with Perez becoming the first Latino to head the major US archdiocese. Perez, who is currently the bishop of Cleveland, replaces Charles Chaput, a conservative who was at odds with Francis’s more liberal positions on leading issues, including homosexuality and abortion.
from Mises Institute
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, MIXED
Why "One Man, One Vote" Doesn't Work
Efforts to abolish the US Senate because it's "undemocratic" employ a very crude and dangerous type of majoritarianism.
Trade Sanctions Are Both Immoral and Ineffective
Sanctions have a long history of failure. The US government's recent sanctions on Iran will likely be no different, but they will certainly be harmful to the Iranian people.
from The Guardian (UK)
Philadelphia: pope picks Latino archbishop to replace prominent conservative
Pope Francis has appointed Nelson Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia, with Perez becoming the first Latino to head the major US archdiocese. Perez, who is currently the bishop of Cleveland, replaces Charles Chaput, a conservative who was at odds with Francis’s more liberal positions on leading issues, including homosexuality and abortion.
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Is America on the Decline and Ceding Its Position to China in Asia?
America is often described as “losing ground,” “ceding leadership,” “in retreat,” and “struggling to maintain its primacy.” Behind these hollow catchphrases, however, lies a shocking scarcity of data or compelling evidence. It’s more a “feeling” than a well-reasoned argument. Those praying for an American sunset will eventually have to come to terms with that fact that its star is still rising.
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What Can We Expect from Africa in the 2020s?
Africa is no longer a "hopeless continent" by any means.
Following the dawn of a new decade, a flurry of optimistic articles were written about the incredible progress humanity has made since the start of the new millennium and the expected milestones in human flourishing that our species will likely achieve by 2030. As several authors have highlighted, extreme poverty, infant mortality, and illiteracy have all fallen to historic lows, and our species is more peaceful, smarter, and technologically advanced than ever before. However, by looking at the overall trends in global well-being, it can be difficult to determine what life is actually like, and indeed, what the future holds for the world’s poorest people. Fortunately, the forecast for the world’s most impoverished region, sub-Saharan Africa, is a bright one. Back in 2000, The Economist described Africa as the “hopeless continent,” adding that the “new millennium has brought more disaster than hope to Africa.” Thankfully, in the 20 years since The Economist’s somber diagnosis, much has changed.
from The Heritage Foundation
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
Is America on the Decline and Ceding Its Position to China in Asia?
America is often described as “losing ground,” “ceding leadership,” “in retreat,” and “struggling to maintain its primacy.” Behind these hollow catchphrases, however, lies a shocking scarcity of data or compelling evidence. It’s more a “feeling” than a well-reasoned argument. Those praying for an American sunset will eventually have to come to terms with that fact that its star is still rising.
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from HumanProgress.org Education Website
What Can We Expect from Africa in the 2020s?
Africa is no longer a "hopeless continent" by any means.
Following the dawn of a new decade, a flurry of optimistic articles were written about the incredible progress humanity has made since the start of the new millennium and the expected milestones in human flourishing that our species will likely achieve by 2030. As several authors have highlighted, extreme poverty, infant mortality, and illiteracy have all fallen to historic lows, and our species is more peaceful, smarter, and technologically advanced than ever before. However, by looking at the overall trends in global well-being, it can be difficult to determine what life is actually like, and indeed, what the future holds for the world’s poorest people. Fortunately, the forecast for the world’s most impoverished region, sub-Saharan Africa, is a bright one. Back in 2000, The Economist described Africa as the “hopeless continent,” adding that the “new millennium has brought more disaster than hope to Africa.” Thankfully, in the 20 years since The Economist’s somber diagnosis, much has changed.
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RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, MIXED
Why "One Man, One Vote" Doesn't Work
Efforts to abolish the US Senate because it's "undemocratic" employ a very crude and dangerous type of majoritarianism.
Trade Sanctions Are Both Immoral and Ineffective
Sanctions have a long history of failure. The US government's recent sanctions on Iran will likely be no different, but they will certainly be harmful to the Iranian people.
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from NPR (& affiliates)
Nonprofit Broadcasting & Media Production Company
Jim Lehrer, Longtime PBS Anchor, Dies At 85
Jim Lehrer, the veteran journalist and writer known for his steady, low-key presence in the often noisy world of TV news, died Thursday. He co-founded PBS' NewsHour and won numerous honors — including Peabody and Emmy awards and a National Humanities Medal — in a career that spanned some 50 years. "The nine tenets that governed his philosophy included the assumption that 'the viewer is as smart and caring and good a person as I am,' that 'there is at least one other side or version to every story,' that separating 'opinion and analysis from straight news stories' must be done clearly and carefully, and last but not least: 'I am not in the entertainment business.' "
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Jim Lehrer, Longtime PBS Anchor, Dies At 85
Jim Lehrer, the veteran journalist and writer known for his steady, low-key presence in the often noisy world of TV news, died Thursday. He co-founded PBS' NewsHour and won numerous honors — including Peabody and Emmy awards and a National Humanities Medal — in a career that spanned some 50 years. "The nine tenets that governed his philosophy included the assumption that 'the viewer is as smart and caring and good a person as I am,' that 'there is at least one other side or version to every story,' that separating 'opinion and analysis from straight news stories' must be done clearly and carefully, and last but not least: 'I am not in the entertainment business.' "
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
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