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Aug 08 2022
Perspectives Blog
How the Use of Polarized Labels Masks Americans' Shared Values
Reading the daily headlines, the average American could not be blamed for believing the nation’s population consists of only two groups, at odds over every possible topic, issue, and interpretation of the country’s ideals.
Coverage of contemporary issues are riddled with opposing labels categorizing Americans into rival camps -- Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice, Gun Control versus Gun Rights
Isaiah AnthonyNov 04 2022
Perspectives Blog
Threats to Democracy: Voter Suppression and Voter Fraud
Voting is a major issue on the right and the left. Both sides want free and fair elections, but they have different ideas of what the problem is with our current election model, with one side more likely to be worried about voter fraud and the other, voter suppression.
Politicians and partisan media often try to motivate their base to subscribe, donate, engage and turn out to vote by
Clare AshcraftMay 03 2022
Perspectives Blog
Here's Where Democrats and Republicans Agree on Abortion
Common ground often exists on issues where you’d least expect it. Abortion is no exception. According to major pollsters, there is deep disagreement in the U.S. on abortion legality and access, and Americans are closely divided over whether a pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion if she wants one for any reason. Related: AllStances™: Should Abortions Be Legal or Banned
Henry A. BrechterApr 14 2022
Perspectives Blog
Rising Gas Prices Push Inflation to 40-Year High
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Led by high energy costs, rising consumer prices drove the annual U.S. inflation rate to a 40-year high for the 12 months ending in March. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.5% for the year ending in March, a rate not seen since the early 1980's. Gas
AllSides StaffMar 24 2022
Perspectives Blog
SCOTUS Nominee Hearings Begin as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues
As war continues in Ukraine, Senate confirmation hearings began for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson this week.
Jackson's hearings began Monday with opening statements, and continued on Tuesday with some Republicans accusing her of being soft on crime, while Democrats spoke to her accomplishments and qualifications. During Wednesday's hearings, Jackson took more questions on
AllSides StaffOct 19 2022
Perspectives Blog
Facts vs Myths: Who’s to Blame for 2022’s Record-High Inflation?
This blog was written by Content Intern Rose Mercer (Lean Left bias) and News Assistant Ethan Horowitz (Lean Right bias).
Inflation has often been described as a hidden tax on living, penetrating into even the most routine aspects of life that are normally insulated from the actions of political brass and economic heavyweights.
Especially if wages do not increase parallel to
AllSides StaffDec 09 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story Of The Week: Biden Stages Diplomatic Boycott Of China Olympics, Talks With Putin
President Joe Biden's interactions with China and Russia made top headlines across the political spectrum this week. On Monday, Biden said that the U.S. would stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics over China's abuse and detainment of Uighur Muslims. U.S. athletes still plan to compete but no U.S. officials will attend. China threatened consequences in response. China has
AllSides StaffOct 28 2021
Perspectives Blog
COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Kids Near Federal Approval
Young kids in the U.S. will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, raising questions about safety, efficacy and necessity among parents nationwide. FDA advisers this week backed a lower dose of Pfizer's vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, and both Pfizer and Moderna recently released studies that suggest their vaccines are safe for young children. The advisers offered unanimous approval
AllSides StaffOct 27 2022
Perspectives Blog
2022 Midterm Elections: Latest News, Polls and Examples of Media Bias
This blog is tracking major news, updates, poll data, examples of media bias and more on the 2022 midterm elections.
Click here for a map of key races to watch and more 2022 election information and resources.
Get Live Results on the 2022 ElectionsNovember 9, 2022
Major news outlets across the spectrum are providing live results and updates on the 2022
AllSides StaffApr 20 2022
Perspectives Blog
Was Libs of TikTok Doxxed by The Washington Post?
Did a Washington Post journalist unfairly dox the woman behind the Libs of Tik Tok Twitter account, or did they merely do their job by exposing influential and potentially harmful political actors?
On Tuesday, Washington Post (Lean Left bias) technology reporter Taylor Lorenz stirred controversy by publishing an article in which she revealed the name of the woman behind @LibsofTikTok,
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