Was Jan. 6 an Insurrection? Where the Left and Right Disagree
Recommended Reading / March 8th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff
Was the event widely referred to as the Jan. 6 Capitol riot truly an “insurrection,” or just a riot? Media outlets on the left and right reveal political bias in how they describe the events of Jan. 6.
Facts vs Myths: Did a Pro-Trump Mob Beat a Cop to Death?
Misinformation Watch / December 29th, 2021 / By Henry A. Brechter
Despite a lack of evidence, the claim showed up in Trump’s impeachment proceedings and was repeated by President Joe Biden months later.
Did The New York Times Spread Disinformation About a Capitol Officer’s Death?
Bias / April 22nd, 2021 / By Julie Mastrine
Earlier this week, it emerged that Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after the January 6 riot at the Capitol, according to a ruling by the District’s chief medical examiner. The ruling means federal prosecutors will likely be...