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Sep 13 2019
Perspectives Blog
Spotting Types of Media Bias is Easy with This New AllSides Resource
How many types of media bias can you name? Many people are familiar with sensationalism in the media, but they may not know that bias manifests in the media in multiple other ways as well. A new AllSides resource, 11 Types of Media Bias, helps you learn how to spot multiple types of media bias.
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Julie MastrineApr 26 2024
Headline Roundup
Trump Allies Reportedly Planning to Limit Federal Reserve’s Independence
Allies of former President Donald Trump are drafting plans to limit the Federal Reserve’s independence from political influence, according to a Wall Street Journal (Center bias) report.
The Details: The plan, outlined in a 10-page document, suggests that Trump would be consulted on interest rate decisions in a potential second term. While Trump campaign officials told the Journal that
The Daily Wire Common Dreams Wall Street Journal (News)Oct 23 2020
News
Final Debate
Thursday evening was the second and final presidential debate. (C-Span)
The right argues that Trump won the debate.
The left argues that Biden won the debate.
“Mr. Trump was both better prepared and more disciplined than in the first debate, and if he loses on Nov. 3 he will wish he had done that the first time. He offered the best defense we’ve heard him make of his
The Flip SideJan 11 2022
Perspectives Blog
Check This Out: Using Jan. 6 as a Launching Point for Good
It’s been just over a year since the January 6 Capitol riot took place, and to call it polarizing would be a massive understatement. While some used the first anniversary as an opportunity to advance their partisan agenda, we found a few podcast episodes where the hosts took time to talk with people, learn other’s viewpoints, and start to bridge the divide that was deepened by January 6.
Aidanne DePoyFeb 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Israel Discovers Hamas Compound Beneath UN Agency HQ in Gaza
Israel said it discovered a Hamas compound beneath the Gaza headquarters of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).
The Details: Reporters from The Wall Street Journal (Center bias) and other organizations accompanied the IDF on a trip to the compound. Per the Journal, Israel said it knew of the complex for years, but couldn’t target it because of the U.N. presence
Al Jazeera Wall Street Journal (News) Washington ExaminerOct 21 2021
Perspectives Blog
How Much Would Dems' Budget Reconciliation Bill Really Cost?
With the debt ceiling deadline pushed back to December, Democrats now have more time to iron out their differences on a large spending package that could include universal pre-K, two years of free community college, Medicare and Medicaid expansions, prescription drug reform, a child tax credit, paid family leave, affordable housing, climate change investments, and more. The bill was previously
Joseph RatliffDec 01 2020
News
‘Free speech social media’? Three questions about Parler.
Trust in Silicon Valley is low, with seven out of 10 Americans believing social media companies censor political viewpoints. Efforts by Twitter and Facebook to stem misinformation have inspired some conservative users to seek an alternative.
Launched in 2018, social media platform Parler markets itself as “the world’s premier free speech platform.” It first made headlines as a refuge
Christian Science MonitorApr 06 2020
News
How Misinformation About the U.S. Needing ‘1 Million Ventilators’ Spread
The global COVID-19 crisis seems on track to eclipse 9/11 as the leading defining episode of the 21st century thus far. The dystopian trajectory of the pandemic calls for clear, accurate information to ensure efficient distribution and use of resources. Yet one recent example of misinformation related to the likely total number of necessary ventilators (indispensable devices in treating the
The DispatchOct 16 2020
News
Twitter announces new policies after Hunter Biden report imbroglio
A top policy executive at Twitter announced policy changes at the social media giant late Thursday after the company faced its toughest allegations yet of censorship in order to protect Democratic candidates.
Vijaya Gadde, the legal, policy and trust & safety lead at the company, announced that some of the changes will include its approach to “hacked content” and how it shares links
Fox News DigitalFeb 11 2021
News
Reopening Schools
“Chicago Teachers Union members have approved a reopening agreement with the school district that opens the door for in-person learning for elementary school students for the first time since the pandemic shuttered school buildings last March… Some 68% of voting teachers and staff ratified the agreement, the union announced early Wednesday morning.” WBEZ
“Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to
The Flip Side