Perspectives Blog

In today’s polarized political landscape, it can be easy to fall into a pre-defined category: Liberal or Conservative, Republican or Democrat. But what if we tried to think outside the box? In that spirit, we asked members of the AllSides team to try to define themselves politically...

Some news sources describe legislation around LGBTQ issues as "anti-LGBTQ." Does the term show clear media bias?

There’s progress on the debt limit. There’s no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. That’s a good sign. No it isn’t. Who’s up? Who’s down?

Opioid addiction and fentanyl laced drugs continue to be an issue across communities, Republican and Democratic. Here are a few bipartisan solutions to the issue.

The AllSides Media Bias Chart™ is now clickable! Click on any news outlet for a full description of its bias rating. The chart is also now compatible with screen readers for increased accessibility. AllSides Media Bias Ratings™ reflect the average judgment of all Americans, not just a...

Legacy media refuse to cover book-banning controversies fairly or informatively.

Whether the non-Fox networks pay attention to Trump or not, half the country is listening to him.

In April 2023, reports emerged that Thomas had received gifts from GOP donor Harlan Crow and did not disclose some of them. These revelations have led to controversy regarding whether Thomas has committed ethical violations and what the ramifications should be.

What does the term “mainstream media” actually mean? Which companies fall under the label? Why is some popular media labeled “alternative” instead? These questions sparked an interesting discussion among members of our AllSides team. Below are the team's main takeaways, as well as their...