Perspectives Blog

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.

Our CEO and co-founder, John Gable, appeared on a First Amendment Voice panel to discuss on the role of the media in depolarization.

In many articles about firings over vaccine mandates, journalists do not interview healthcare workers who are being terminated over refusing the vaccine.

To create balanced, unbiased news and trustworthy media bias ratings, AllSides has a politically diverse team. Here's where we fall.

It’s easy to forget, but the stories of migrants, such as the thousands of Haitians who have captured media attention this week, do not begin with their arrival at the southern border. By ignoring the ongoing stories of migrants outside of the U.S., news outlets create a media environment where they and their readers can fit vulnerable people into political narratives.

Social media platforms rely heavily on people’s behavior to decide on the content that you see. In particular, they watch for content that people respond to or “engage” with by liking, commenting and sharing.

A photo of a Border Patrol agent appearing to whip a migrant was widely shared in the press — yet its misinterpretation fueled media bias by photo and possible misinformation.

What are the chances somebody with COVID-19 must be hospitalized? Your perception may vary depending on your political leaning.

How can the media lead the country toward depolarizing and exploring common ground?