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What America Do We Want to Be?

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By Andrew Weinzierl, 4 May, 2022

Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Victory for Free Speech or Online Harassment?

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Elon Musk

Free Speech

Big Tech

Media Bias

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has been dominating headlines on the left and right, with the left more likely to be critical of the Tesla CEO and the right generally seeing a win for free speech.

By Joseph Ratliff, 20 April, 2022

Was Libs of TikTok Doxxed by The Washington Post?

Did a Washington Post journalist unfairly dox the woman behind the Libs of Tik Tok Twitter account?

By Joseph Ratliff, 6 April, 2022

How Media Bias Makes Polarization Appear Worse Than It Actually Is

Why would a poll showing overwhelming bipartisan unity be reported as a picture of American polarization?

By Joseph Ratliff, 16 March, 2022

Media Bias Alert: Is Tucker Carlson Guilty of ‘Spreading Russian Propaganda’?

While accusations of “propaganda” are nothing new in American media, such accusations have taken on a new life since Russia began moving troops to the Ukrainian border.

By Joseph Ratliff, 24 February, 2022

How AllSides Tracked the Buildup to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

If you’re just tuning in, Russia’s missile strikes and troop movements in Ukraine may seem like a sudden and shocking development. However, the attacks are a culmination of months of rising tensions between Russia and the West.

Here at AllSides, we vigilantly monitor the news cycle for stories that could become important later on. We began covering Russia’s military buildup on Ukraine’s border in early December 2021 through our balanced Headline Roundups, which provide media analysis and headlines from outlets on the left, right and center on top stories.

By Joseph Ratliff, 17 February, 2022

Media Bias Alert: Divisions on Freedom Convoy Echo Debate Over George Floyd Protests

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Freedom Convoy

George Floyd Protests

While many on the left defended the community disruptions of the George Floyd protests, the Freedom Convoy’s disruptions are now prompting similar defenses from the right.

By Joseph Ratliff, 25 January, 2022

Media Bias Alert: Supreme Court Justices Dispute NPR Story

The Supreme Court stirred controversy last week by denying an NPR (Online News rated Center) report saying Chief Justice John Roberts had “in some form” asked his fellow justices to wear masks. A reporter from Fox News (Right) cited a source who also denied the report about Roberts.

By Joseph Ratliff, 21 October, 2021

How Much Would Dems' Budget Reconciliation Bill Really Cost?

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Budget Reconciliation

Democrats' budget reconciliation bill was previously billed at $3.5 trillion over ten years. But how much is that, exactly?

By Joseph Ratliff, 24 September, 2021

Asylum Seekers at the Border Existed Long Before the News Covered Them

It’s easy to forget, but the stories of migrants, such as the thousands of Haitians who have captured media attention this week, do not begin with their arrival at the southern border. By ignoring the ongoing stories of migrants outside of the U.S., news outlets create a media environment where they and their readers can fit vulnerable people into political narratives.

By Sukhayl_Niyazov, 18 August, 2021

Meet “Mattress Mack,” A Generous Pillar of the Houston Community and Tea Party Republican

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Mack supplied 80,000 people with shelter and food.

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