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Here’s Where Republicans and Democrats Agree on Artificial Intelligence

Common Ground / July 18th, 2023 / By Carsen Brunn

AI has made headlines recently as a potentially world-altering technology. While there are many opinions floating around about the technology's benefits and risks, Republicans and Democrats agree on some key points about AI, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on people’s personal lives and decision making.

Artificial Intelligence, Bipartisanship, Common Ground, Big Tech, Technology, Congress, ChatGPT

When a Three-Legged Stool Loses Two Legs

Recommended Reading / July 17th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Republicans are still more likely to line up with business on most regulatory and tax issues, but the cultural differences between Wall Street and MAGA warriors are becoming harder to ignore.

Republican Party, MAGA, Donald Trump, Conservatives, Politics

How Does AllSides Remain Objective When Conducting Paid Media Bias Audits and Awarding Outlets Balance Certification™?

Bias / July 14th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

How does AllSides remain objective when a newsroom is paying us to audit news bias?

Media Bias, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, AllSides Media Bias Meter, AllSides, AllSides Standards

Phishing Remains A Commonly Used Cyber Attack in 2023. This Is How To Spot These Attacks Before They Happen

Recommended Reading / July 14th, 2023 / By Shanice Jones

Across every sector today, phishing attacks have become an increasingly common method of cyber attack, which can have potentially dangerous consequences.

Fraud, Internet, Media Industry

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

When John Roberts and Bill Clinton Join Forces

Recommended Reading / July 10th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Make no mistake, affirmative action is dead, at least as it has traditionally been defined. But Roberts’ majority opinion also created an immense loophole.

Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, Race And Racism, Higher Education, Universities

Supreme Court Ends Session With Four Major Rulings

Story of the Week / July 6th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The Supreme Court wrapped up its session last week, but not before handing down rulings on election laws, Biden's student loan forgiveness program, First Amendment protections, and affirmative action.

Story Of The Week, Supreme Court, 1st Amendment, Free Speech, LGBTQ Issues, Affirmative Action, Student Loan Forgiveness, Elections

International Media Shows Biases, Varying Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Around the World

Bias / July 5th, 2023 / By Ian Rosenzweig

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 sparked both excitement and fear in the United States and around the world. Here's how international media portrayed AI's risks and rewards.

Artificial Intelligence, AI, Bridging Divides, Common Ground, International Affairs, Media Bias

When an Old Man Decides Not to Run for President After All

Recommended Reading / July 5th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Realistically, Biden has about six months to decide on his own terms. After that, the decision would be made for him— with daunting political implications.

2024 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, White House, Politics

What do we really think about Immigration?

Facts & Data / June 30th, 2023 / By Victor Allis

In June 2023, AllSides, CommonSense American and ActiVote collaborated on an Immigration Survey. Here are the results.

Immigration, Border Crisis, Asylum Seekers, Dreamers, Polls, Data

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

The one-word ballot change that can unite our divided democracy

Recommended Reading / June 27th, 2023 / By "The Fulcrum" Contributor

What if there were a way to heal the partisan political divide in our country by making a simple change to our voting system? It is called Approval Voting, and to understand it, let’s look at how our country chose its most loved dessert.

Ranked-Choice Voting, Bridging Divides, 2024 Elections

Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on Climate Change and Energy Production

Common Ground / June 26th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Here are some climate policies on which majorities in both parties align.

Climate Change, Common Ground, Clean Energy, Congress

When It Gets Harder to Ignore Hunter Biden

Recommended Reading / June 26th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

After a plea deal announcement and an IRS whistleblower, the national political media now seems to be interested in the Hunter Biden controversy for the first time.

2024 Presidential Election, Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Burisma, IRS, Justice Department

The Invasion of Pride

Recommended Reading / June 25th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

It’s one thing for individuals and even some brands to take a positive stance on Pride. But how sincere – and how warranted – are these endorsements when they come from federal agencies like the FBI or defense contractors like Lockheed Martin?

LGBTQ Issues, NATO, FBI, CIA, State Department, Activism, Culture War

America Grapples With Abortion Issue One Year After Roe v Wade Overturned

Recommended Reading / June 23rd, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The ongoing debate about abortion in America was fiercely reignited with legal, legislative, political, healthcare, and human implications.

Abortion, 2024 Elections, Roe V Wade

Hunter Biden Reaches Plea Deal Over Taxes, Firearm Charges

Story of the Week / June 22nd, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over unpaid income tax and a gun-related charge.

Story Of The Week, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Justice Department, Politics, Burisma

AllSides Media Bias Chart™ Version 9: Updated Ratings for AP, IJR, TIME, TheBlaze, and More

Bias / June 21st, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Here's what's new in version 9 of the AllSides Media Bias Chart™.

AllSides Media Bias Chart, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, AllSides, Blind Bias Survey, Media Bias

AllSides CEO John Gable Gives Keynote Speech at Lakeside Chautauqua's 150th Celebration

Recommended Reading / June 20th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The event's theme was "Community Building Since 1873."

Bridging Divides, Polarization, Media Literacy

Associated Press Rated Lean Left in AllSides Blind Bias Survey

Bias / June 20th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Associated Press’ AllSides Media Bias Rating™ was confirmed as Lean Left in our May 2023 Blind Bias Survey . On a scale of -9 to +9 with 0 representing Center, respondents on average rated AP as -1.30, which is in the Lean Left category. Respondents who rated their own bias as Lean Left,...

Media Bias, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, AP Bias, Blind Bias Survey

Perspectives Blog

AllSides Media Bias Chart™ Version 9.2: Updated Ratings, Plus a New AllSides Fact Check Bias Chart™!