Social Media Blog Posts
Meta Settles with 29 States
Story of the Week / August 27th, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

Will it change how teens interact with social media?
See morePoliticians *Occasionally* Acknowledge Their Flaws, But At What Cost?
Opinion / July 8th, 2026 / by Malayna J. Bizier

Most politicians and influencers understand that our brains love comfortability, and any hint of cognitive dissonance in voters’ minds could cost an entire election. So what happens when characters go...
See moreThe Insight: AI, Algorithms, and Addiction
The Insight / April 3rd, 2026 / by AllSides Staff

The 21st century’s technology boom has had unforeseen side effects on humanity.
See moreStudent Journalism Contest: Under the Radar — The Real Way Social Media Algorithms Shape Teen Politics
Recommended Reading / January 30th, 2026 / by Guest Writer - Center

This article is a winning submission of the 2025 AllSides Student Journalism Contest by Carson Ramon Fusco, Grade 11, New Jersey, Center Bias.
See moreMainstream Media Resort to Political 'Gotchas' With X’s Locations Update
Opinion / November 26th, 2025 / by Andy Gorel

Opinion from the CenterOne of the biggest stories in mainstream media over the past few days has been the implementation of a new X update that allows users to see where an account is based.Media outl...
See morePolarization Entrepreneurs: America’s Descent into an Era of Violence
Opinion / September 23rd, 2025 / by Gabriel James

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has spotlighted how “polarization entrepreneurs” on both the Left and Right exploit division for power and profit, making youth-led efforts the key to rebuilding unit...
See moreWhy I’m Leaving Instagram and Leading Differently
Recommended Reading / April 14th, 2025 / by Alice Sheehan

One of my biggest takeaways from Careless People is that an organization, over time, becomes a direct reflection of its leadership. The longer those leaders remain in power, the more the company mirro...
See moreBrawny Solutions for our Dysfunctional Public Discourse
Recommended Reading / November 17th, 2024 / by David A. Foster

It has become difficult to imagine an America that is not dominated by today’s roaring spectacle. Where, instead, public discourse is sober, problem-focused, and restrained. Where the tide is turned a...
See moreProposal #2: Elevating the Discernment of Social Media Users
Recommended Reading / September 25th, 2024 / by David A. Foster

A new age was inaugurated when millions of genetically tribal, half-informed citizens were brought into the seething cauldron of social media.
See moreThis Back-to-School Season, Some Districts are Banning Cellphones
Story of the Week / September 5th, 2024 / by AllSides Staff

According to an Education Week analysis, “At least 13 states have passed laws or enacted policies that ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools statewide or recommend local districts ena...
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