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Sep 10 2012
News
Obama Convention Bounce Confirmed In Latest Tracking Polls
Daily tracking polls published over the weekend show President Barack Obama enjoying a modest boost in support following the Democratic party convention, though how long that polling "bounce" will last remains uncertain.
The latest results from two daily telephone tracking surveys conducted by Gallup and Rasmussen Reports show a very similar pattern. Both had found a roughly even race
HuffPost
Sep 17 2020
Perspectives Blog
The Economist’s Analysis of Facebook Media Bias Misses the Mark
A recent examination of media bias on Facebook caught our eye here at AllSides. It is an important topic and we found the report to be interesting, but we also found some problems with it that lead to invalid conclusions.
We’ve identified a number of flaws in the methodology used in a report from The Economist, "Facebook offers a distorted view of American news," which says Facebook may
AllSides Staff
Nov 17 2014
News
Is Obama's Executive Amnesty Coming This Week?
According to Fox News' recent report, President Obama's unilateral executive amnesty could drop as early as this week. The president had indicated that he'd give Congress some time to conform to his will before unleashing this extraordinary power grab, but perhaps that timeline has shifted for some reason. Some had speculated that he'd hold off at least until December 7 in order to give Sen.
Townhall
Sep 06 2012
News
CNN Fact Check: About those 4.5 million jobs ...
Anyone watching the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night heard the number 4.5 million several times. "Despite incredible odds and united Republican opposition, our president took action, and now we've seen 4.5 million new jobs," San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, the party's keynote speaker, said. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who served as President Barack Obama's chief of staff, and
CNN Digital
May 07 2019
Headline Roundup
Mitch McConnell Reflects on Mueller Probe: 'Case Closed'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R- Kentucky) delivers speech on Senate floor telling colleagues that the Mueller Report was conclusive and nothing further is necessary. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- New York) rebukes right after.
Fox News Digital
Politico
Associated Press
Sep 01 2020
Perspectives Blog
Transparency Troubles: How the Associated Press Mixes News and Subjectivity
When an article is clearly labeled as “news” or “opinion,” do you read it with that in mind?
People coming to a site or clicking on a link expecting hard news are sometimes met with subjective analyses and opinionated angles, and content is not properly labeled. AllSides has found even historically trusted news sources, such as the Associated Press, sometimes fail to properly label
Micaela Ricaforte
Feb 14 2013
News
What California Comeback?
As Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown would have it, things in California are going absolutely hunky-dory thanks to November's voter-approved tax hike. Or are they?
For only the second time in the past decade, the state is projecting a balanced budget and may even run a surplus. Revenues last month exceeded projections by about $5 billion, though the Legislative Analyst's Office attributes the
Allysia Finley (Wall Street Journal)
Dec 02 2013
News
New Defense Cuts May Force Hagel's Hand
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who has kept a somewhat low-key profile at the Pentagon since his appointment nine months ago, is facing what some sources close to him say could be his biggest challenge as he prepares to confront a new round of defense cuts, according to a report in Politico Magazine.
Hagel, who some administration officials call a "paper tiger," showed some signs of
Newsmax (News)
Mar 21 2024
Headline Roundup
Congressional Leaders Unveil $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Spending Bill
On Thursday, Congressional leaders released a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending measure to fund the government through September. Both chambers need to pass the bill by tomorrow to avoid a government shutdown.
The Border: The bill allocates $496 million to hire 22,000 Border Patrol agents and increases spending on border security technology by 25%. Democratic lawmakers touted that no
New York Times (News)
Reuters
Washington Examiner 
Jun 09 2016
News
Katie Couric Accused of Deceptive Editing in Second Documentary
Katie Couric’s 2014 documentary Fed Up includes instances of deceptive editing similar to 2016’s Under the Gun, according to several people familiar with the making of the film.
Fed Up, which focuses on obesity and the food industry, was directed by Stephanie Soechtig and produced by Couric. The film includes two interviews with figures who hold viewpoints counter to the narrative of
Washington Free Beacon