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What Is the Impact of Legalized Marijuana at the State Level?

Recommended Reading / August 15th, 2023 / By Divided We Fall (author)

Has Legalizing Marijuana Enhanced State Tax Revenue or Increased Addiction Rates?

Marijuana Legalization, Drugs, Criminal Justice, FDA

How the Media Covered the Trump Arraignment in the Classified Document Case

Bias / June 15th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Former President Donald Trump was indicted and pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges in the classified documents case. AllSides collected and analyzed the top stories on the indictment from outlets across the political spectrum after the arraignment.

Donald Trump, Classified Documents, FBI, Criminal Justice, Media Bias

The Trump Indictment: A Victory or Loss for Our Democracy?

Recommended Reading / June 14th, 2023 / By Divided We Fall (author)

Was Former President Donald Trump’s Indictment Politically Motivated or Legally Justified?

Trump Indictments, Donald Trump, Criminal Justice

Donald Trump Charged With 34 Felonies in New York Court

Story of the Week / April 6th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of business fraud by the Manhattan District Attorney on Tuesday.

Story Of The Week, Trump Indictments, Donald Trump, Criminal Justice, Alvin Bragg, 2016 Election

When (or if) a Former President Gets Indicted

Recommended Reading / March 27th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Trump has found a way to weaponize the potential of his own arrest as a motivator for core supporters and a cudgel against Ron DeSantis.

Donald Trump, Politics, Criminal Justice

When Crime Makes a Comeback

Recommended Reading / March 6th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

If progressives are smart enough to listen to him, both Biden and they could end up winning this fight.

Crime, Criminal Justice, Progressives, Democratic Party, Joe Biden, Criminal Justice Reform, Bail Reform, Violence In America

The Justice Department’s Dilemma Over Prosecuting Politicians Before an Election

Recommended Reading / September 26th, 2022 / By "The Conversation" Contributor

As the 2022 midterm campaigns approach Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022, a federal probe into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents is testing an unwritten policy of the U.S. Justice Department.

Justice Department, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Politics, Criminal Justice

Media Bias Alert: FBI Agent Resigns, Facing Criticism for his Handling of the Hunter Biden Probe

Bias / September 2nd, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

FBI Assistant Special Agent Thibault's resignation has been a big focus for right-rated news outlets this week, while left-rated news sources have barely covered the story. Both sides have displayed bias by story choice.

Media Bias, Criminal Justice, Facts And Fact Checking, FBI, Hunter Biden, Hunter Biden Laptop

Media Bias Alert: Reuters Displays Slant in Akron Police Killing

Bias / July 8th, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

On July 3, police in Akron, Ohio released body camera footage of the police killing of Jayland Walker. AllSides detected numerous types of media bias on display in Reuters’ (Center bias) coverage of the incident.

Jayland Walker, Police Brutality, Criminal Justice, Media Bias, Reuters Bias

Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on Crime

Common Ground / June 23rd, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

Americans across party lines are becoming increasingly concerned with rising crime rates and criminal justice reform. Not only do the two sides have different ideas about who is to blame, but they also have many opposing solutions.

Common Ground, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Criminal Justice

When Soundbites Come Back to Bite

Recommended Reading / February 22nd, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Catchphrases can win the hearts of the intended audience while also being very polarizing, creating a similar motivating impact on the opposition.

Defund The Police, Politics, Police Reform, Police Brutality, Criminal Justice, 2022 Elections

When “Defund The Police” Goes Away

Recommended Reading / February 7th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

As public safety emerges as a serious vulnerability for Democrats, the president and his advisors decided they needed to address the issue more forcefully.

Defund The Police, Criminal Justice, Police Reform, Police Brutality, Joe Biden, 2022 Elections

AllSides Live: The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Recommended Reading / December 1st, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

AllSides staff discussed the result of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, and how the media portrayed it, in our Instagram Live show.

Kyle Rittenhouse, Media Bias, Criminal Justice, Violence In America, Kenosha

When Kyle Rittenhouse Drives Us Even Further Apart

Recommended Reading / November 22nd, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

The trial is another reminder of how polarized and deeply divided a nation we have become.

Polarization, Kyle Rittenhouse, Kenosha, Criminal Justice, Violence In America

Story of the Week: Rittenhouse Trial Takes Precedence Over Major Infrastructure Bill

Story of the Week / November 18th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

Biased news media often highlight stories that evoke negative emotion and disdain for the other side over other subjects.

Story Of The Week, Infrastructure, Economic Policy, Criminal Justice, Kyle Rittenhouse, Kenosha, Violence In America

When Police Reform Becomes Less Important

Recommended Reading / September 24th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

The most disappointing thing about the police reform negotiations is how close they were to success.

Police Reform, Criminal Justice, Polarization, George Floyd Protests

Odd Couples: Red Southern Lawyer + Blue Southern Lawyer

Recommended Reading / July 27th, 2021 / By Respect + Rebellion

Unlikely friends from opposite sides of the contentious Roy Moore trial. (Just don’t mention Auburn and Alabama.)

Odd Couples, Criminal Justice

Democrats and Republicans Actually Agree on Many Policing Reforms

Common Ground / July 26th, 2021 / By Hyria Stuart

The subject of U.S. policing is contentious. But recent surveys show many areas of overlap when it comes to police reform.

United News Roundup, Common Ground, Police Reform, Crime, Criminal Justice

Story of the Week: Crime Concerns at 4-Year High Amid Surge in Violence

Story of the Week / July 8th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

Amid a recent surge in violent crime and shootings, Americans' concerns about crime are at a four-year high. An ABC News / Washington Post poll conducted in June found that 59% of Americans believe crime is an “extremely” or “very” serious problem. At least 150 people were killed in...

Story Of The Week, Crime, Criminal Justice, Gun Control And Gun Rights, Violence In America

When Crime Starts to Matter to Voters Again

Recommended Reading / June 25th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This view is from an author rated as Center. Even by presidential standards, this week has been a particularly hectic one at the Biden White House. Take Wednesday, for example: It was the day after the Democrats’ high-priority voting reform bill had been filibustered to...

Criminal Justice, Crime, Voting, Public Opinion, White House

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