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Jan 25 2021
Perspectives Blog
Updated Media Bias Ratings: CNN, Fox News, New York Post, Politico, Reuters
AllSides recently conducted our November 2020 Blind Bias Survey, in which 2,285 people across the political spectrum blindly reviewed the bias of 5 media outlets: CNN (online news only), Fox News (online news only), New York Post, Politico, and Reuters.
In this blog, we’ll tell you a bit about how the survey was conducted, and give a summary of the results for each outlet.
Julie MastrineFeb 13 2013
News
McCain demanding answers on Benghazi before Hagel vote
Sen. John McCain does not support a floor vote in the Senate on Chuck Hagels nomination to be secretary of defense until the Obama administration answers more questions about the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, his spokesman said Wednesday. Mr. Hagel, a former senator from Nebraska, is scheduled to come before the full Senate this week, as Democrats attempt to secure 60 votes to
Washington TimesSep 13 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Taliban Peace Talks Cancelled After Kabul Attack
President Donald Trump said he canceled previously secret negotiations with Taliban leaders after the group claimed a bombing that killed 12, including a U.S. service member, in Kabul last week.
Most reporting focused primarily on fallout from the cancellation and a recap of recent Trump-Taliban negotiations. Many voices acknowledged bipartisan disapproval of the proposed talks.
Henry A. BrechterJun 25 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Supreme Court Rules on Healthcare Subsidies
June 25, 2015 The Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, has just survived another SCOTUS challenge.This one had to do with whether the text of the law authorizes certain insurance subsidies for individuals. Many people on both sides of the issue felt that a lot was at stake in this ruling. Today we bring you a few different perspectives on the court's ruling. Also, political writer Beth John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 30 2019
News
ELIZABETH WARREN’S PITCH TO WIN CALIFORNIA: ANTI-TECH CLASS WARFARE
For the next week, thousands of workers commuting into San Francisco via the Caltrain will be greeted with a giant billboard of Elizabeth Warren’s face and the words “BREAK UP BIG TECH”—a somewhat bold message in a city made rich by Silicon Valley. Hillary Clinton famously promised, “We’re going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business,” but she never put up a billboard
Vanity FairMay 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden and Trump Find Common Ground On Debate Traditions
President Biden announced Wednesday that he won’t attend debates hosted by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), and instead proposed two debates with former president Donald Trump.
For Context: Biden proposed on X his plans to debate Trump. Trump accepted the offer, but how the events will be organized remains unclear. Without the CPD, the two sides must decide on networks,
Fox News Digital The Hill Associated PressFeb 13 2024
Headline Roundup
Trump Endorses Michael Whatley for RNC Chair, Lara Trump as Co-Chair
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley to serve as RNC chair.
The Details: Trump also endorsed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, for co-chair, and said his senior campaign adviser, Chris LaCivita, would serve as de facto chief operating officer.
For Context: Last week, reports surfaced that current RNC chair Ronna
Axios Reuters Washington ExaminerOct 09 2020
Analysis
Arizona used to be a conservative stronghold. Now it may go blue.
Two years ago, Yasser Sanchez was all in for Martha McSally. An influential leader in the Latino community, he took the Republican Senate candidate around to Spanish-language radio, television, and newspapers. He put up signs for her.
Now, he’s planning to vote for her opponent.
Senator McSally, Mr. Sanchez explains, is in lockstep with President Donald Trump – whom he vigorously
Christian Science MonitorSep 07 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: After Protests, Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam announced the withdrawal of a controversial bill that would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be extradited to mainland China for trial. The bill, which had been suspended since July, led to months of protests.
A majority of news coverage acknowledged that despite Lam's apparent backpedal, the Chinese government's decision to withdraw only meets
Henry A. BrechterJun 11 2014
News
State Education Trends
Long-term trends in academic performance and spending are valuable tools for evaluating past education policies and informing current ones. But such data have been scarce at the state level, where the most important education policy decisions are made. State spending data exist reaching back to the 1960s, but the figures have been scattered across many different publications. State-level
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