In times of utter devastation, humans rally together. At one point, this also applied to news organizations, with tragedy providing impetus for fair and humane reporting. In 2017, that sounds like a near impossible task for the media. However, on September 11, 2001, exactly 16 years ago,...

According to some, America is facing a new terrorist threat: the media. “CNN IS ISIS,” the sign reads. It’s a stunning accusation — particularly when considering that the media are expected to be a stronghold in American society, charged with holding government accountable. Is the nation’...

If you’ve tuned into the news within the last 24 hours, even if just for a cursory glance, you’ve most likely heard about the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA – where a gunman opened fire on the GOP’s Congressional Baseball Game practice . But the most striking part of the recent press...

What do you think is the biggest obstacle facing Washington today? If you say it’s the ever- expanding ideological gulf between Democrats and Republicans, you’re not alone. Many Americans are disheartened, and see this issue escalating with no solution in sight. But is divided opinion...

Polarization can destroy more than our government – it can also destroy families. So super kudos to Andrew W.K. (Twitter AndrewWK ), the singer-songwriter and “real-life party god” who responded with fantastic advice to a fan writing him on The Village Voice . The fan can’t deal with his...

We love dialog. It’s a healthy part of a great democracy. But, arguments are rarely healthy for digestion or holiday enjoyment. Since many Americans will break bread with someone holding opposing political views this season, I spoke with Heather Sutherland, licensed Marriage and Family...

As you've probably heard, Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, is buying The Washington Post. This news caught our attention at AllSides because Bezos is a known innovator and we are interested in innovating to promote and preserve journalistic integrity in a world where many feel the...

AllSides tends to attract some of the most rational thinkers around: people who want to see all sides of something before drawing a conclusion about it. Does that sound like you? If so, you might get pretty annoyed at people who take a strong view that seems ill-informed. The next time...

Had to share this awesome photo. Yes, we can disagree and not only be civil with each other but be friends. It's a core part of AllSides, and beautiful too see on these front lawns.