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Jul 06 2017
Perspectives Blog
Trump's War with the Media
President Trump's war with the mainstream media reached new heights this week when he tweeted a controversial video of himself attacking the CNN logo. While his actions received condemnation from several news outlets, coverage of the tweet varied drastically across the partisan divide. Left-leaning sources cited Trump's penchant for violent rhetoric, whereas Right-leaning sources were more apt to John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 22 2019
Perspectives Blog
Covington Catholic Closure Reminds Us Media Bias Ties to Violence
Covington Catholic High School said it was closed Tuesday “due to threats of violence.” At AllSides, we’ve written about how media bias fuels real or threatened political violence in America before, and this viral story is just the latest example.
Covington Catholic found itself in the middle of a media bias firestorm this weekend after many media outlets and pundits
Julie MastrineMar 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Disney World Board Transferred Powers to Disney Before DeSantis Took Control
Florida lawmakers are considering legal action against Disney after it was revealed that the board overseeing the tax district containing Disney World transferred powers to the Disney corporation shortly before it was reformed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R).
Details: In February, DeSantis signed a bill ending Disney’s semi-self-governing status over the tax district after the company
CNBC Fox News Digital CNN DigitalAug 04 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Avoids Praising John Lewis in Interview
In an interview with “Axios on HBO” released Monday, President Donald Trump was asked for his thoughts on the late Rep. John Lewis, a noted civil rights figure who garnered praise from all sides after his passing on July 17. Trump avoided directly praising Lewis, noting that the late congressman had not attended his inauguration or State of the Union addresses. The interview was originally
Washington Post Axios Fox News DigitalMay 02 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Addresses Campus Protests: 'Violent Protest is Not Protected'
President Joe Biden addressed ongoing campus protests over Israel’s campaign in Gaza on Thursday, emphasizing Americans’ rights to protest but denouncing violence and chaos.
For Context: Violent confrontations between pro-Palestine protesters, pro-Israel protesters, and police are increasing at colleges nationwide as school administrations request law enforcement assistance to clear
Axios Reuters New York Post (News)Nov 21 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump Says US Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' of Saudi Arabia: Foolish or Strategic?
President Trump announced that the US will remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, signaling there will be no new punishment for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Some have criticized Trump for not being harsh enough on the Saudi regime, as the CIA concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman facilitated the killing. Others have said that his approach is strategic and will preserve John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 08 2024
Headline Roundup
Should President Biden Sign the Antisemitism Awareness Act?
Should President Joe Biden sign the Antisemitism Awareness Act into law if it reaches his desk?
From the Left: A writer in Salon (Left bias) argued that “American Jews who care about fighting antisemitism” should be against the act, determining that the language of the bill could be interpreted to categorize criticism of the state of Israel as antisemitic. “A bill that effectively
Salon The Hill National Review (Opinion)May 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Barron Trump Declines Invitation to Serve as RNC Delegate in Florida
Former President Donald Trump’s son Barron has declined an invitation to serve as a delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, citing “prior commitments.”
The Details: Florida Republicans announced Barron would serve as an at-large delegate on Wednesday, but his mother Melania’s office has since told The Daily Mail (Right bias) that he would not be
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The Week - News
The Week bias rating is center. The Week describes itself as a source that helps understand issues from all angles, providing news and editorial commentary with a center bias.
Feb 02 2022
Headline Roundup
NYT, CNN Reports Say Trump Pressed to Seize Voting Machines After 2020 Election
Reports that former President Donald Trump pressed to seize voting machines in the wake of his 2020 election defeat divided the media spectrum and made waves amid 2024 election speculation.
The New York Times reported Tuesday that six weeks after Election Day 2020, Trump asked his lawyer "to ask the Department of Homeland Security if it could legally take control of voting machines in
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