Perspectives Blog

On the heels of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino last week, stories about how to prevent more attacks at home dominated the headlines. Some talked about limiting gun access according to weapon type or buyer background , many addressed Trump’s idea of barring Muslims from entering...

Happy Thanksgiving from AllSides! Every year around this time, we think about how holiday gatherings sometimes devolve into bitter arguments about political matters, and that's not what we want to see in the world. We're about seeing all sides through thoughtful consideration and lively,...

This week brought us the last GOP debate until December, when primary season kicks into gear. This debate was significant because across the media it has been described as more substantive, giving viewers more information about the candidates and their proposals. So today we provide you...

A new hearing took place today on the 2012 terror attack in Benghazi, where four Americans lost their lives. Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton testified before a House committee for several hours. GOP leaders still have questions about whether, among other things, Clinton, as secretary...

What happens when our political party veers from our beliefs? Unfortunately, the way our political system operates, we’re left with few options, which is a problem for both Democrats and Republicans. Whether you admire John Boehner or are glad he’s gone, t he House Majority leader’s...

Why do Americans tolerate limited political choices? America is a vast and varied nation. We’re composed of 320 million people who represent nearly every ethnicity and civilization in the world. With nearly 4 million square miles, the U.S. is an eclectic collection of diverse regions,...

Wednesday night brought us the second GOP presidential debate. Moderator Jake Tapper said his goal was to bring out the contrasts between the candidates and getting them “fighting it out” over policies. After three hours of debating, can we now see key differences between the candidates?...

In the United States we’re given a conservative vs. liberal choice that’s supposed to make up the entire range of political opinion. The problem is, it doesn’t. As a result, Americans are funneled into a one-dimensional track that eliminates a whole spectrum of thought. One of the aims of...

Two journalists from a Virginian TV news station were killed on Wednesday morning during a live outdoor broadcast. The shooting was captured on video, stunning the nation and triggering renewed dialog about guns and violence. What causes the US to have the highest mass shooting rate in...