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From the Left · Read · October 20, 2026

Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years

NBC News: France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years

Grade A (100/100). Many named voices

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

Quotes a Sciences Po researcher saying Macron “looks like a spectator.” States that “French officials have not blamed immigrants,” setting that next to Trump's remarks.

Agrees: Same 2,400 arrests and roughly 3,000 businesses hit, as AP and Fox.

Splits: Includes Trump and Vance; AP doesn't.

  • Met. Rule: assume there is at least one other side
  • Met. Rule: objectivity may be impossible but fairness never is
  • Met. Rule: do nothing I cannot defend

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