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2022 Year in Search: The Political Bias of the Most Searched Media Outlets in Each State

News / January 10th, 2023 / By Andrew Weinzierl

We examined search data to determine the top media outlets searched in each state in 2022. Here's how your state stacks up.

Media Bias, Bias, Media Bias Ratings, Polarization, Research

Which Midterm Election Issues Are Searched More in Your State?

Facts & Data / November 8th, 2022 / By Andrew Weinzierl

Election Day is upon us, and there are many issues that are top-of-mind for voters. Here are some of the top issues' search interest on Google in your state.

Research, 2022 Elections, Midterms, Midterm Elections

Research Shows News Headlines Have Gotten More Negative

Bias / October 26th, 2022 / By Julie Mastrine

New analysis using AllSides Media Bias Ratings™ shows news headlines have gotten more negative over the last 20-odd years.

AllSides Media Bias Chart, Media Bias, Sensationalism, Types Of Media Bias, Research, Biased News, Unbiased News

AllSides Analysis: Yahoo! News Curation Favors Media Outlets on the Left

Facts & Data / June 6th, 2022 / By Andrew Weinzierl

An AllSides Media Bias Analysis of Yahoo! News found its homepage favored stories from media outlets on the left.

Media Bias, Research

Is ‘headline stress disorder’ real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it

Recommended Reading / March 17th, 2022 / By "The Conversation" Contributor

The mental and psychological toll of news consumption remains largely unknown to the general news consumer.

Media Literacy, News Literacy, Research, NPR

How News Coverage of “Antifa” Reveals Media Bias

Facts & Data / January 31st, 2022 / By Andrew Weinzierl

The media's coverage of “antifascist” or “Antifa” movements can be used as an indication that they have biases, and the style of how it is presented by various outlets may offer insight into what they think about this group.

Antifa, Violence In America, Research

What’s The Political Bias of the Most Searched Media Outlets in Your State? (2021 version)

Facts & Data / January 4th, 2022 / By Andrew Weinzierl

Find out what news media outlets are most searched in your state, and see how they stack up against each other on the left-right spectrum!

Media Bias, Bias, Media Bias Ratings, Polarization, Research

How Public Support for Legalizing Marijuana Use Has Shifted

Facts & Data / December 8th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

American public opinion on legalizing marijuana has shifted drastically over the past couple decades.

Marijuana Legalization, Public Health, Research

The Partisan Divide on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Facts & Data / October 20th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

President Biden's vaccine requirements have become severely controversial, leading to debates over public health, personal freedom, the U.S. Constitution, safety of the vaccines, and much else.

COVID-19 Vaccine Divide Series, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Vaccine, Research

The COVID-19 Vaccine Divide, Part 2: Immunity & Side Effects

Facts & Data / October 12th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

Which is better at preventing future COVID-19 infection: vaccine-induced immunity or natural immunity? Plus, how serious are the side effects after getting vaccinated?

COVID-19 Vaccine Divide Series, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Vaccine, Research

The COVID-19 Vaccine Divide, Part 1: Perceptions & Effectiveness

Facts & Data / October 5th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

Over 70% of Americans are confident the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. There is a large divide, however, among vaccinated and unvaccinated adults: while almost 9 in 10 of vaccinated adults believe the vaccines are safe, just over 1 in 4 unvaccinated adults agree.

COVID-19 Vaccine Divide Series, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Vaccine, Coronavirus Vaccine, Research

AllSides Survey: Perceptions on Voter ID

Facts & Data / August 24th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

About 77% of Americans agree that photo ID should be required when voting in U.S. elections, according to a recent survey conducted by AllSides.

Polarization, Voter ID, Research, 2020 Election

How COVID-19 Compares to Other Leading Causes of Death

Facts & Data / August 23rd, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

COVID-19 has become a constant in the news cycle, but with so many competing narratives and sensationalism on both sides, it can be hard to get an understanding of where the numbers lie and what the risks are for different groups. Here is a breakdown of where things stand.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, CDC, Research

Crime, Police Reform, and Law Enforcement: Americans Agree More Than You Might Think

Facts & Data / August 12th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

About 65% of Americans are currently dissatisfied with the nation’s policies to reduce or control crime, more than any time in the 21st century. This comes as President Biden’s approval rating on crime sits at 38% and the percentage of Americans that think crime is “extremely serious” sits at a 20-year high.

Research, Police Reform, Law Enforecement, Crime, Polarization

Where Americans Agree & Disagree About Voter ID

Recommended Reading / July 13th, 2021 / By Andrew Weinzierl

In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential Election, a lot of debate has ensued around election procedures in the United States — heightened by allegations of voter fraud or voter suppression — which has led to hundreds of laws being proposed in nearly every U.S. state that would make significant changes to the voting process.

Polarization, Voter ID, Research, 2020 Election

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