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- 1Data center opposition unites Americans across political divide●Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes
A 60 Minutes report highlights opposition to data centers as an issue bringing together Americans who otherwise disagree politically. Communities across the country are pushing back on large data center projects, citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, noise and strain on local infrastructure. The backlash spans both liberal and conservative areas, making it one of the few topics with broad cross-partisan agreement in a polarized era.
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The American Conservative has published a piece framed as 'Putin's Absurdist War,' arguing that Russia's war in Ukraine has taken on an absurd character. The framing reflects ongoing debate in American foreign policy circles about the war's purpose, costs, and apparent lack of a coherent endgame. Commentary across the political spectrum continues to dissect Moscow's strategy and the West's response as the conflict grinds on.
- 3Commentary Says Cornell Reform Report Misses Trust Crisis▼Cornell’s University Reform Report Sidesteps the Real Reason Americans Have Lost Trust in Higher Education
A Cornell University report on reforming higher education is being criticized in conservative commentary for avoiding what the authors call the real cause of declining public trust in American universities. The Daily Signal argues the report sidesteps ideological issues driving skepticism of colleges. The piece adds to an ongoing debate over campus politics, accountability and how universities should respond to eroding confidence among Americans.