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Jul 18 2016
Headline Roundup
RNC 2016 Starts Today
The RNC starts today in Cleveland with a focus on making America safe. Official proceedings begin at 1pm EST.
Daily Beast Fox News Digital Washington PostMar 11 2021
Perspectives Blog
Four Steps for Depolarizing with Mass Messaging, Part 2: The Details
Many potential mass messages should be able to reduce polarization. My last article discussed the broad solution categories that can be used for depolarizing messaging. These include showing commonality of groups, uniqueness and elevation of the other side, and togetherness. They can be summarized with a mnemonic that they can help America be more harmonious and “on CUE Together.”
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James CoanMar 11 2021
Perspectives Blog
We’re on a Hill, They’re in a Valley: The Four Steps that Happen When Animosity Grows Toward the Other Political Party
What happens if animosity grows toward those in the other political party? What are negative ways we can feel about any group that is not our own?
These are not just academic questions, but they are important to answer in order to figure out how to reduce political polarization.
This article draws from social psychology to argue that when emotions between groups worsen, one
James CoanJun 10 2019
Headline Roundup
Trump Defends Immigration Deal With Mexico
President Trump defends his immigration deal with Mexico against critics who claim there are no major new commitments to stem the flow of migration from Central America.
Washington Post CBN ReutersJun 07 2016
Opinion
Hey Bernie, I left Venezuela's socialism behind for a reason
Bernie Sanders supporters should note socialist Venezuela's descent into poverty and chaos. As an immigrant from Latin America, I have found the current presidential election to be both depressing and terrifying — but not for the obvious reason. The negativity in rhetoric concerns me, of course. Yet it pales in comparison to the growing acceptance of socialism, which I thought I left behind in
Guest Writer - RightDec 19 2018
Headline Roundup
Senate Passes Criminal Justice Bill
The U.S. Senate has passed the First Step Act to address concerns that America locks up too many people for non-violent crimes.
HuffPost CBN BBC NewsDec 27 2012
Perspectives Blog
Media Watchdog Awards from 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, some media watchdogs on the right and left have been announcing awards, but these are not the kinds of awards you want to win.
Award from the RightOn the right, media watchdog Media Research Center has a whole page of awards. Here's a highlight:
MRC's "Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste" Award for Exploiting Tragedy to Promote Liberalism Award goes to
AllSides StaffAug 30 2013
Perspectives Blog
Does "Good Journalism" Need Bias Ratings?
On a recent trip to New York, one news editor took issue with the idea that even "good journalism" should get a bias rating.
I get his point. The idea of journalistic integrity is to report without bias, to report facts and balance the coverage. That is what they teach in journalism school, and many journalists do a fantastic job at this.
AllSides believes in the need for high
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 08 2021
Perspectives Blog
Capitol Breach Coverage Demonstrates Media Bias
From the RightThis piece is from a writer rated Lean Right.
A protest at the Capitol turned chaotic and violent Wednesday when protesters stormed into the building and one woman was shot and killed by Capitol police; a cop died from his injuries and three others died from “medical emergencies." The event illustrated yet again how the media treats coverage of protesters and
Julie Mastrine