AllSides Balanced Search reveals information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so you can get the full picture.
Jul 07 2021
Headline Roundup
Haitian President Jovenel Moise Assassinated at Home
On Wednesday, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home by unidentified attackers.
Moise had been governing by decree in Haiti, since the country had not held an election for more than two years. General elections are scheduled to be held later in 2021 as Haiti continues to face worsening poverty and political instability.
Reuters Washington Examiner CBS News (Online)
Aug 04 2020
Perspectives Blog
Many Left-Rated Sources Ignore Police Security Withdrawal From DNC
This year’s Democratic National Convention will take place from August 17-20 in Milwaukee (otherwise known as the second best city on Lake Michigan), where former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be crowned the party’s nominee for president. But weeks before Milwaukee is set to host the festivities, more than 100 Wisconsin police departments have pulled their security forces for the
Hirsh JoshiJun 24 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Left, Right Coverage Differs on Obama-Era Transgender Rule Reversal
On June 12, the Department of Health and Human Services reversed an Obama-era rule regarding religious freedom and healthcare access for transgender individuals under the Affordable Care Act.
Sources rated as being on either side of the AllSides media bias spectrum reported on the news within days of the HHS decision, and did so in similar proportions. 64% of our “featured” left-rated
Hirsh JoshiJul 19 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump's Comments on Russian Election Meddling Spark Bipartisan Criticism
After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, President Trump sparked bipartisan outrage when he publicly accepted Putin's denials of election meddling. He later backtracked, stating that he meant to say the opposite. While his remarks received criticism across the aisle, some say this shows he is guilty of collusion, while others argue that such accusations are overdramatic John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJun 08 2021
Headline Roundup
Bipartisan Senate Report on January 6 Finds Intelligence, Security Failures
A bipartisan group of senators released a report Tuesday detailing the “security, planning and response failures” surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot. The report, compiled jointly by two Senate committees, found that Capitol Police’s intelligence component had prior evidence of the potential for violence but failed to fully share that information with Capitol police officers and their
BBC News New York Times (News) Fox News (Online News)Jun 06 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Virginia Beach Shooting Reinvigorates Gun Debate
Twelve people were killed and four injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The spree reinvigorated the debate around firearm ownership, with a particular focus on gun silencers, which the shooter used to carry out the attack. In the wake of the tragedy, some argued for increased restrictions around gun use, while others questioned if further AllSides StaffNov 15 2018
Perspectives Blog
5 Ways to Handle Political Conversations at Thanksgiving Dinner
We often think of Thanksgiving as a time when we relax with family and friends, stuff ourselves silly — and maybe apologize for burning the casserole. But aside from all the revelry, Thanksgiving can also bring uncomfortable political conversations.
Thanksgiving is truly a time when we’re forced out of our filter bubbles. Suddenly we find ourselves passing the mashed
Julie MastrineSep 05 2019
Headline Roundup
Kabul Bombing Leaves Shadow Over U.S-Taliban Negotiations
An American service member was among 10 people killed in a suicide car bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack was claimed by the Taliban, whom the United States is currently discussing a peace deal. A tentative deal has been struck, contingent upon approval by President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera Daily Mail CNN (Online News)Jun 17 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Tucker Carlson Suggests Undercover Officers Involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
On Monday, right-rated news outlet Revolver News published a story calling for probes into whether the government may have had undercover agents within extremist groups that participated in the deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Fox News host Tucker Carlson later picked up the story on his Tuesday night show. The argument points to the indictments of several people who were
Revolver News CNN (Online News) SnopesApr 21 2017
Headline Roundup
Paris Shooting, French Election
An apparent terror attack at one of Paris’ most storied landmarks has forced an early end to campaigning in Sunday’s presidential election, but the murder of a cop on the Champs-Elysees could have a huge effect on the race even as candidates are silenced.
Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News) Washington Post