Unpacking Georgia’s Controversial New Voting Law

News / April 15th, 2021 / By Joseph Ratliff

Georgia’s newest voting legislation has stirred up a hurricane of political sensationalism and media bias this month, leaving much of the public confused about what the law actually does and why it remains controversial. The bill, titled “Election Integrity Act of 2021” or SB 202 , was...
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Georgia, Voting Rights And Voter Fraud, Elections, Republican Party, Stacey Abrams, Joe Biden, Absentee Voting, Mail-In Voting, Race And Racism, Role Of Government, 2020 Election, Federal State And Tribal Powers

Past Electoral College Vote Objections by Democrats, Explained

News / January 7th, 2021 / By Joseph Ratliff

From the Left Editor's Note: This viewpoint is from a writer rated Lean Left. In today’s bipolar political discourse, it’s easy to wave away controversies because “both sides do it.” This dynamic has reared its head once again, this time regarding Republican senators and House members...
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Capitol Chaos, Elections, 2020 Election, US Congress, US Senate, US House, Mike Pence, History, Politics

What Causes A Vicious Cycle of Polarization, and How Can It Be Reversed? Highlights and Takeaways from New Research

News / December 13th, 2020 / By Sukhayl Niyazov

Political polarization in the United States has been on the rise , with partisanship and gridlock increasing in Washington. This impedes the country’s ability to overcome urgent challenges. Affective polarization, such as increased animosity towards political opponents, is especially...
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United News Roundup, Polarization, Politics, Partisanship, United States, Elections, 2020 Election

Story of the Week: Biden Projected to Win Presidency as Trump Alleges Fraud

Story of the Week / November 12th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Sign up here to receive the Story of the Week in your inbox every Thursday. As a Biden-Harris Administration slowly begins to take shape, current President Donald Trump is arguing that the 2020 presidential election was manipulated in Joe Biden 's favor. Most major news outlets projected...
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Story Of The Week, 2020 Election, Elections, Donald Trump, Joe Biden

Why News Outlets Differ on Calling Arizona for Biden

News / November 6th, 2020 / By Joseph Ratliff

A peculiar feature of Wednesday’s post-election protests was some Trump supporters’ chants of “shame on Fox!,” in reference to Fox News , the right-leaning news media giant. While data shows Republicans trust Fox more than any other outlet, President Trump has publicly criticized the...
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2020 Election, Elections, Arizona, Media Industry, Fox News, Associated Press, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Polls

Story of the Week: Biden Projected as Next President by Major News Outlets; Trump Starts Legal Challenges

Story of the Week / November 5th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Sign up here to receive the Story of the Week in your inbox every Thursday. UPDATED 11/7/20 at 7:00 p.m. ET: Former Vice President Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday by multiple major news networks, as his vote tally reportedly passed President...
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Story Of The Week, 2020 Election, Elections, Donald Trump, Joe Biden

Trump vs. Biden on Education Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes

News / October 29th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden 's stances on education policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings . Trump: President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda pledges to build...
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Education, Universities, Student Debt, Culture, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump V Biden, Election 2020, Elections

Trump vs. Biden on Tax Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes

News / October 29th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden 's stances on tax policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings . Trump: President Donald Trump's second term agenda pledges to cut taxes to...
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Trump V Biden, Economic Policy, Economy And Jobs, Taxes, People And Profit, Sustainability, Elections, Election 2020

Trump vs. Biden on Gun Rights and Gun Control, Explained in 2 Minutes

News / October 28th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden 's stances on gun control and gun rights, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings . Trump: President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda...
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Gun Control And Gun Rights, Second Amendment, Trump V Biden, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, 2020 Election, Elections

Trump vs. Biden on Healthcare, Explained in 2 Minutes

News / October 25th, 2020 / By AllSides Staff

Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden 's stances on healthcare, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings . Trump: President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda includes an “America-...
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Trump V Biden, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Elections, 2020 Election, Healthcare, Affordable Care Act, Public Health

Election Polls: Why They’re So Popular and How to Understand Them

News / October 23rd, 2020 / By Joseph Ratliff

As the 2020 election approaches, more and more news coverage is devoted to opinion polls. This coverage aims to accurately portray how the American public feels about political candidates. However, polls bring with them a host of statistical complexities and political implications that...
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2020 Election, Polls, Public Opinion, Media Industry, Facts And Fact Checking, Polarization, Elections

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