AllSides Balanced Search reveals information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so you can get the full picture.
Jan 25 2021
Perspectives Blog
Calling Out or Calling In?
Editor's Note: This piece originally appeared as a Braver Angels newsletter. To subscribe to Braver Angels, sign up here.
From the CenterThis piece is from a writer rated Center.
"You can tell more than one story about what’s happening, but what’s undeniable is that something is broken in our country. Badly, badly broken. It reminds me of when Notre Dame burned. Except
John R. Wood Jr.Oct 07 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias 101: The Difference Between News, Analysis, and Opinion
Many media outlets do not properly label content. You can be easily deceived by media bias when you think you’re reading news, but are actually reading someone’s opinion or analysis.
These guides can help you learn how to spot the difference.
News: What happened.
Analysis: What happened and why — writer considers facts and draws conclusions.
Opinion:
Julie MastrineOct 12 2020
News
Pandemic, politics invade Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
Three weeks before America elects a president amid a pandemic and with Democrats condemning the process, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday set about advancing a Supreme Court justice who could serve for decades to come.
The result appeared preordained as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the committee chairman, said at the outset. But over four days, conservative federal appeals court
USA TODAYDec 20 2023
Headline Roundup
IRS Waives Roughly $1 Billion in Penalties on Back Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will waive a total of roughly $1 billion in penalty fees on back taxes.
Details: Nearly five million people and businesses are eligible for the relief, mostly those making under $400,000 with back taxes from 2020 and 2021.
Key Quotes: An announcement from the IRS stated, “Due to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Associated Press Wall Street Journal (News) Washington TimesSep 02 2020
Perspectives Blog
President Trump and Black America
Editor's Note: This post originally appeared as a Braver Angels newsletter.
In the last several days the United States of America has again witnessed a law enforcement shooting of a Black man that has again triggered, in turn, dramatic unrest in American cities.
We have seen political violence result in the shooting of two Black Lives Matter activists in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
John R. Wood Jr.Jan 14 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: The Capitol Breach's Vast Repercussions
Sign up here to receive the Story of the Week in your inbox every Thursday.
The violence in Washington D.C. last week, which left five people dead and the U.S. Capitol building vandalized, had other wide-ranging consequences.
It led directly to President Donald Trump being impeached by the House of Representatives by a 232-197 vote Wednesday, in which ten Republicans joined all
AllSides StaffAug 01 2019
Perspectives Blog
Second Democratic Debate Reveals CNN Media Bias
The second round of the Democratic debates, held Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Detroit, revealed media bias on the part of CNN and its moderators. AllSides tracked how many direct questions and follow-up questions were asked of each candidate and found a clear bias.
Former Vice President Joe Biden led all 20 participants in percentage of total questions fielded — he was asked 23.6% of
Julie MastrineJul 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Reporting Differs in Incident with St. Louis Couple, Protesters
Media bias occurred over the weekend after a viral video showed a St. Louis couple displaying guns in front of their house on Sunday and telling Black Lives Matter protesters to leave their private street. Protesters had entered a gate to march toward the mayor’s house to hold a demonstration demanding her resignation.
Coverage from media outlets AllSides rates as being on the right
Julie MastrineDec 23 2020
Analysis
Presence, not presents: Finding meaning in a minimalist Christmas
Katherine May loves winter, from the cozy comforts of being indoors to the “blustery outdoor stuff.” But she is no great fan of Christmas – or at least the busywork that starts two months ahead of Dec. 25 and leaves her depleted before it even arrives. “I’m quite well known in my family for opening my Christmas cards standing over the recycling bin and just throwing them in,” she says.
Christian Science MonitorJul 01 2019
News
Will Hunter Biden Jeopardize His Father’s Campaign?
Joe Biden’s son is under scrutiny for his business dealings and tumultuous personal life.
In today’s political culture, people running for President may announce their candidacy on the steps of their home-town city hall or on “The View,” but the full introduction comes with their book. Some candidates’ memoirs tell stories of humble beginnings and of obstacles overcome; some describe
The New Yorker