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The Basic Truths About Ukraine

Recommended Reading / November 22nd, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

With several new reports emerging about the conditions in Ukraine, many key narratives the U.S. government and mainstream media have long reported as fact should be questioned and examined for potential media bias.

Media Bias, Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Vladimir Putin, Eastern Europe, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, World, Nord Stream 2

Misinformation Resource Guide: The Russia-Ukraine War

Misinformation Watch / November 15th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

As the war in Ukraine rages on, so does the misinformation storm surrounding it.

Ukraine War, Misinformation Watch, Misinformation And Disinformation, Media Bias, Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Foreign Policy, World, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

This week in Fact Checking: CNN & Hunter Biden, Chris Christie, National Review

Fact Check / August 31st, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Notable fact checking coverage across the spectrum this week delved into claims about Hunter Biden’s Russian business relations, Donald Trump’s comments about the Constitution, and vaccination policies in Germany.

CNN Bias, Hunter Biden, Donald Trump, Chris Christie, Joe Biden, Coronavirus Vaccine, Russia, Devon Archer, GOP

This Week in Fact Checking: Direct Energy Weapons, Climate Change & Heat Records, Wagner Group on Polish Border

Fact Check / August 17th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Notable fact checking coverage across the spectrum this week delved into what a Direct Energy Weapon looks like, if a Wagner Group mercenary was really on the Polish border, and just how unprecedented July's record temperatures were.

Facts And Fact Checking, Media Bias, Russia, Hawaii Wildfires, Climate Change, Wagner Group, Ukraine War, NATO, Weapons, Weather

This Week in Fact Checking: Putin’s 5G Policy, Trump Indictment, Washington Post

Fact Check / August 10th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Notable fact checking coverage across the spectrum this week delved into the Kremlin's stance on 5G, political weaponization of the DOJ, and the Washington Post's coverage of Joe Biden.

Facts And Fact Checking, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Donald Trump, Trump Indictments, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Washington Post Bias, Technology, Big Tech, GOP

Sweden, Ukraine Vie for NATO Membership during Summit

Story of the Week / July 13th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Leaders from the 31 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) met in Lithuania this week to discuss the goals and future of the alliance as war continues on the European continent.

Story Of The Week, NATO, Sweden, Ukraine, Ukraine War, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Foreign Affairs

Wagner Turns Against Kremlin in Short-Lived Mutiny

Story of the Week / June 29th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Wagner mercenaries briefly marched on Moscow last weekend after the group's leader claimed they were attacked by Russian missiles.

Story Of The Week, Wagner Group, Ukraine War, Ukraine, Russia, Europe

Media Bias Alert: Mainstream Media Across the Spectrum Fail to Follow Up on Tara Reade in Russia

Bias / June 15th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Many outlets across the spectrum recently reported on Tara Reade's alleged defection to Russia, but none followed up when Reade herself disputed the simplicity of the claim.

Media Bias, Tara Reade, Joe Biden, Russia, Matt Gaetz, Sexual Misconduct, Foreign Agents Registration Act

Matt Taibbi and the Shifting of American Liberalism

Recommended Reading / April 27th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Journalist Matt Taibbi, a self-described liberal and Democratic hero of the 2010s, has recently endured intense scrutiny from House Democrats and liberal media outlets for his work on the Twitter Files, and he's not the only one. What does this mean for liberalism in America?

Matt Taibbi, Liberalism, Media Bias, Twitter Files, Journalism, House Democrats, MSNBC, Russia

Leaked Pentagon Documents Detail US Foreign Surveillance

Story of the Week / April 13th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

A leak of sensitive documents from the Pentagon sparked a federal investigation and worldwide scrutiny of the U.S. military.

Story Of The Week, Pentagon, Justice Department, FBI, World, Ukraine War, Russia, Foreign Affairs

What Just Happened in Tbilisi, Georgia — and Why it Matters

Recommended Reading / March 27th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Protestors recently took to the streets in Tbilisi, Georgia to express their discontent with a new law that they believed would impede their chances at a European future.

Protests, Media Freedom, Foreign Agents Registration Act, Republic Of Georgia, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Free Speech, Caucasus, World

Don’t Trust the News Media? That’s Good

Recommended Reading / March 24th, 2023 / By "The Conversation" Contributor

Everyone seems to hate what they call “the media.”

Misinformation And Disinformation, Media Bias, Journalism, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Lyndon Johnson

What Biden's Surprise Ukraine Visit Means for the War

Story of the Week / February 23rd, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Biden made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, meeting with President Zelenskyy and pledging to continue military aid.

Story Of The Week, Ukraine War, Russia, Joe Biden, Foreign Policy, World

Ivan Provorov and the Ignorance of the North American Journalist

Recommended Reading / January 26th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Philadelphia Flyers star defenseman Ivan Provorov stoked media frenzy and bias by opting out of the team's Pride night celebrations last week.

LGBTQ Issues, Religion And Faith, Sports, Free Speech, Media Bias, Journalism, Russia, The Americas, World, Culture War

Facts vs Myths: Who’s to Blame for 2022’s Record-High Inflation?

Misinformation Watch / October 19th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

As inflation continues to rise, media outlets have claimed one specific individual, or action is to blame. The truth is more nuanced.

Joe Biden, Jerome Powell, Inflation, Federal Reserve, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine War, Economy And Jobs, Misinformation Watch

Putin Rhetoric, Increased Russian Strikes Mark New Era in Conflict

Story of the Week / October 13th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

Escalated Russian strikes on Ukraine and threats from President Vladimir Putin have raised new concerns about the conflict.

Russia, Ukraine War, World, Vladimir Putin, Nuclear Weapons, Joe Biden

Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Turning Point in War With Russia?

Story of the Week / September 15th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

After more than six months of intense fighting and Russian victories in its invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military is striking back with a large-scale counteroffensive.

Story Of The Week, Ukraine War, Russia

International Courts Prosecuting Leaders Like Putin for War Crimes Have a Mixed Record – But Offer Clues on How to get a Conviction

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

There have been mounting calls from Ukrainian and other activists and political leaders to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine, including authorizing attacks on civilians. There has also been public skepticism that this could actually happen.

Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War, Foreign Policy

When We Stop Paying Attention to the Rest of the World

Recommended Reading / June 6th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Despite widespread support for Ukraine here in the United States, there are pockets of resistance emerging on the ideological fringes of both parties.

Ukraine War, Russia, The Americas, Foreign Policy, War, Culture, Politics

Media Outlets Have A History Of Promoting Pro-War Advocates With Financial Ties To Weapons Industry

Bias / May 7th, 2022 / By Antonio Ferme

Some media outlets across the spectrum have failed to be transparent with Americans when highlighting the opinions of figures financially tied to defense contractors.

Defense And Security, Biden Administration, Corporate America, Foreign Policy, Media Bias, Role Of Government, Russia, Ukraine War, Weapons

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