The AllSides Red Blue Dictionary reveals how people across the political spectrum define, think and feel differently about the same term or issue.
Why do we need a Red Blue Dictionary?
Controversial terms — from "abortion" to "Zionism" — tend to shut down dialogue because they mean different things to different people. Until we fully understand what a term means to someone else, we don't know the issue and can't effectively communicate.
That’s where the Red Blue Dictionary comes in. We know that in order to have a good political conversation, it’s important that we are speaking the same language. It cuts the confusion and allows you to get to the important issues.
Browse issues and terms as defined across the political bias spectrum
Try popular terms: Freedom of Speech, Fake News, Gun Control, Racism, Abortion, Privilege, Microaggression. Or, dig into our entire dictionary below.
Read more about how the Red Blue Dictionary got started here. If you’re an educator who is interested in helping your students better navigate these nuanced terms, be sure to check out our Hot-Button Words lesson plan!
