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Nov 10 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Projections Are Not Official Election Results
Since media outlets first started calling swing states such as Pennsylvania and ultimately, projecting Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential race, there’s been a dramatic shift in the country in the last few days.
Celebratory crowds gathered in deep blue major cities, such as San Francisco and Washington DC, where people danced and sang together (inviting a media squabble over
Julie MastrineJul 30 2020
Perspectives Blog
The Roles and Responsibilities of Op-Ed Sections and of the Public
Recent conversations and controversies surrounding the venerable op-ed pages at the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have been framed in various ways, with commentators using phrases such as cancel culture, an attack on freedom of speech, an example of poor fact checking, and other buzzwords of the moment.
But instead of helping us have a nuanced conversation, this discourse
Gina BaleriaJun 06 2022
Headline Roundup
Proud Boys Charged With 'Seditious Conspiracy' in Capitol Riot Probe
The Justice Department on Monday indicted Enrique Tarrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys, and four other members with "seditious conspiracy" in connection to the Capitol riot.
A grand jury claimed that the Tarrio and the others created a group called the Ministry of Self Defense that "engaged in meetings and encrypted communications" to plan the raid on the U.S. Capitol. The five
Washington Examiner New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 12 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Big Tech Deplatforms Trump, Raising Questions About Censorship
The banning of President Donald Trump by private tech companies has given rise to a broader discourse over the future of online speech and accusations of censorship. In addition to Trump, Twitter also suspended over 70,000 “accounts that were primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content,” citing last week’s deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol building, which was planned on social media.
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) The Verge Los Angeles TimesOct 07 2017
Perspectives Blog
Media for the Common Good: Part One
Editor’s Note: At AllSides, we generally focus on media bias and how to break through it by providing more balanced news using multiple perspectives to get a better, broader understanding of the topic. But there is much more to journalism than that. This guest article provides a glimpse into a critical aspect of journalism.
During times of upheaval, we need stories
Peggy HolmanApr 03 2023
Headline Roundup
Chinese Spy Balloon Gathered Intelligence on US Military Bases
The Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. earlier this year was able to gather intelligence on U.S. military bases and transmit it back to Beijing in real time, according to NBC News (Lean Left bias).
Key Details: U.S. officials said that China could have gathered more intelligence if the administration had not moved around potential targets, and obscured the balloon's ability to
Reuters NBC News (Online) Washington ExaminerNov 07 2023
Headline Roundup
Nashville Covenant School Shooter's Journal Entries Posted Online
Images of supposed journal entries from the shooter who killed six people at the Nashville Covenant School in March were released online Monday.
Details: The images were first released by Steven Crowder (Right bias), prompting backlash from parents who have sought to prevent their release.
Key Quotes: One photographed journal entry dated February 3, 2023, reads, “Kill those kids
New York Times (News) Newsweek The Daily WireJun 18 2023
Headline Roundup
Secretary Blinken Meets With Chinese President, Foreign Minister in Beijing
Secretary of State Antony Blinken became the first U.S. cabinet-level official to visit China since 2018 this weekend, and met with China's foreign minister before also meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Details: On Sunday, Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang spoke directly for over seven hours in what the state department called “candid, substantive, and
Wall Street Journal (News) The Guardian Fox News (Online News)Oct 25 2022
Headline Roundup
Brittney Griner's 9-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Russian Court
On Tuesday, a Russian court rejected WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal of her 9-year prison sentence for narcotics possession and smuggling.
Key Quotes: Griner stated in court Tuesday that "I really hope the court will adjust this sentence because it has been very, very stressful and very traumatic to my mental and my psyche and being away from my family, not being able to communicate
New York Post (News) Associated Press ReutersOct 25 2023
Headline Roundup
How Did Rep. Mike Johnson Unite House Republicans to Become House Speaker?
How did the new House Speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), unite House Republicans and win the gavel?
Who is Johnson? The Hill (Center bias) analyzed Johnson’s political track record. Johnson previously opposed additional aid to Ukraine, arguing the funds should be allocated to addressing domestic issues. He supported former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Washington Post The Hill New York Post (Opinion)