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Feb 28 2021
Perspectives Blog
News and Social Media Often Polarize for Profit. New Algorithms and Better Practices Could Help
From the LeftThis view is from a writer rated Lean Left.
In everyday America, many of us do not interact much with others who have different beliefs. We naturally like to be surrounded by like-minded people, whether that be in communities, jobs, or marriages. Over the years, however, this matter has worsened, and it risks becoming more destructive.
When we do not have
Bella JasperApr 29 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: CDC Says Vaccinated People Usually Don't Need Masks Outside
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines on Tuesday regarding mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying vaccinated people can go maskless outside in most situations. The CDC says vaccinated people should still avoid indoor large-sized in-person gatherings and
AllSides StaffApr 16 2024
Headline Roundup
What's at Stake in Donald Trump's New York Fraud Trial?
2024 candidate and former President Donald Trump’s New York fraud trial began on Monday, sparking commentary on the stakes of the trial.
The Allegations: The Christian Science Monitor (Center bias) outlined the allegations. The article emphasized that Trump is not simply accused of making hush money payments. He is accused of “orchestrating a cover-up to hide those payments via fake
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Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch has a bias rating of lean right because of their conservative goals. Even though the organization is conservative, they acknowledge that corruption is nonpartisan and does not occur in one specific ideology. Judicial Watch mainly uses litigation to fulfill its educational mission.
News Media
Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register is a daily newspaper based in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally founded in 1848 as the Iowa Star, it's the largest newspaper in the state, with a circulation of 101,91. In 1985, the Register was purchased by the Gannett Company and in 2014 joined the publishing company's USA TODAY Network, which includes both national and local brands across the country.
Oct 29 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on Tax Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on tax policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:President Donald Trump's second term agenda pledges to cut taxes to boost take-home pay, and to create “Made in America” tax credits for companies that bring
AllSides StaffAug 03 2022
Headline Roundup
Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan Trip: 'Courageous' or 'Reckless'?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after a visit that some called “courageous” and others called “utterly reckless.”
In response, China conducted military drills in the Taiwan Strait and imposed import limits on hundreds of Taiwanese products. Pelosi, who has long criticized China’s human rights record, waved off China’s military response, saying, “whatever China was
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News
Biden Would Support a Study of Reparations, Press Sec Says, Dodging Question of If He'd Vote for Bill
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that President Joe Biden supports a study of reparations, but did not say whether Biden would sign a reparations bill that members of Congress are debating this week.
A reporter asked Psaki during a Wednesday news conference about H.R. 40 specifically, a bill that Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas reintroduced in the House
NewsweekNov 10 2020
Perspectives Blog
Is Biden the “Projected Winner” or “President-Elect”?
Updated 12/15/20 at 8:50 a.m. ET: The Electoral College voted 306-232 for Joe Biden on Dec. 14. We will now refer to Biden as President-elect.
Many media outlets, such as CBS, The Hill, and Reuters, have been referring to projected 2020 presidential election winner Joe Biden as the "President-elect," and Kamala Harris "Vice President-elect." Some, such as Voice of America, are calling
AllSides StaffApr 16 2024
Headline Roundup
Is Biden Right to Dissuade Israel From Retaliating Against Iran?
President Joe Biden told the Israeli Prime Minister that the United States would not support an Israeli counterattack on Iran. Is Biden making the right decision?
For Context: On Sunday, Iran launched strikes against Israel, most of which were shot down by Israel with the help of the United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan. Speaking on the phone with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu,
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