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Dec 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Left Highlights Biden's All-Female Comms Team; Right Zooms in on CNN Ties
In reporting on Joe Biden’s recent announcement of his White House communications staff, different sides of the media sometimes focused on completely different facts.
Biden, who’s widely projected to be confirmed as the next U.S. president by the Electoral College next month, recently picked seven women to lead his senior communications staff in various roles — Jen Psaki, Symone Sanders
Henry A. BrechterFeb 28 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Michael Cohen Testifies: Bombshell or Blunder?
President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of the House Oversight Committee after being sentenced to 3 years in prison. Some praised his testimony as potentially troubling for President Trump after Cohen implicated him in illegal activity. Others criticized Democrats for calling Cohen to testify in the first place, particularly after he pleaded guilty to lying to Congress AllSides StaffJun 15 2017
Perspectives Blog
Fight the Rage and Ignorance - That's What AllSides Is All About - Here Is What You Can Do
If you’ve tuned into the news within the last 24 hours, even if just for a cursory glance, you’ve most likely heard about the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA – where a gunman opened fire on the GOP’s Congressional Baseball Game practice.
But the most striking part of the recent press coverage has been the resulting call for unity on both sides of the political aisle, perhaps more
Billy BinionNov 26 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Coronavirus Collides with Thanksgiving
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Due to public health concerns and instructions from authorities, many Americans are reconsidering their Thanksgiving celebrations amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Public health experts have advised against large gatherings, and some states have even mandated limits on the number of people who can
AllSides StaffOct 04 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Former Dallas Cop Gets 10 Years for Apartment Mix-up Murder
Tracking impeachment:Impeachment news is sure to dominate media coverage until further notice. But there are always other important stories to note, so we'll be providing weekly impeachment updates while also following other topics. This week, the House of Representatives threatened to subpoena the White House for information on the infamous Trump-Ukraine phone call from July 25.
Former
Henry A. BrechterFeb 21 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Media Draws Scrutiny for Original Reporting on Jussie Smollett Case
Several media outlets and politicians came under fire this week for their sympathetic reporting on "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who has now been charged with filing a false police report in fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime. Many Left-leaning politicians and publications were quick to come to Smollett's defense, while several Right-leaning publications have criticized them for AllSides StaffJun 28 2018
Perspectives Blog
Justice Anthony Kennedy to Retire From Supreme Court
Justice Anthony Kennedy is set to retire from the Supreme Court after three decades of serving as a pivotal swing vote. Many on the Right celebrated the announcement, as President Trump will now have the opportunity to solidify the court's conservative bloc. Several outlets on the Left lamented the news, arguing that it will have repercussions for women and minorities. Check out some other John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 13 2021
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Politifact “Fact Check” Is Actually Analysis
From the RightThis piece is from a writer rated Lean Right.
America is politically volatile and has been for some time, and in recent weeks things have only escalated. Amid the turmoil, people are clamoring for cold, hard facts.
Fact checking sites like Politifact (Lean Left bias) promise to help. But sometimes, instead of giving you the facts and letting you interpret
Julie MastrineAug 26 2019
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: New York Times and Fox News Reveal Divide on Electoral College
Last week, a Colorado federal appeals court ruled that presidential electors in the Electoral College have the right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice, regardless of which candidate won the state’s popular vote. Coverage of the ruling in the New York Times, which AllSides gives a Lean Left media bias rating, and Fox News, which AllSides gives a Lean Right media bias rating
Julie MastrineMay 17 2016
Opinion
Don't be a sucker for socialism
From the USSR to Venezuela, experience reveals Sanders' policies wouldn't enrich anyone but a ruling elite. It is a common misconception that socialism is about helping poor people. Actually, what socialism does is create poor people, and keep them poor. And that’s not by accident.
Under capitalism, rich people become powerful. But under socialism, powerful people become rich. When you
Guest Writer - Right