2022 Year in Review: The Biggest Stories Across the Spectrum
Summary from the AllSides News Team
With 2022 coming to a close, all sides of the political spectrum are reflecting on the year's biggest stories.
Different sides of the media portrayed certain stories as being the year's biggest. Some right-rated sources, including Washington Examiner, Fox News (Right bias), and Washington Free Beacon (Right bias) highlighted stories such as the border crisis, new crime and climate policies in California, and Christian celebrities who stood up for their faith.
Some left-rated sources, such as Vox, New York Times (Lean Left bias), and NBC News (Lean Left bias), highlighted stories including Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the push for LGBTQ+ rights, abortion restrictions, and major developments in space exploration.
The 2022 midterm elections and high inflation in the U.S. and around the world were framed as top 2022 stories by news sources on all sides.
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