Divided We Fall
July 2021 Independent Review: Mixed Bias
An independent review by AllSides staff found that Divided We Fall has a Mixed bias rating.
A Mixed bias rating is reserved for those sources that openly publish a wide range of perspectives. Divided We Fall fits into this category as many of its articles are debates between two or three authors with varying viewpoints. The remaining content is opinion pieces, each emphasizing a unique perspective.
About Divided We Fall
Divided We Fall is a non-profit news company focused on “bipartisan dialogue for the politically engaged.” It publishes op-eds and debates between people across the political spectrum. Its pieces were written by their contributors, whose biases vary widely.
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It’s well understood that America is intensely divided today and that our divisions have worsened over time. But when did politics turn into an “us-vs-them” war? After all, America has had two major political parties for most of its history. Hard-fought elections, highly charged disagreements, and even political violence are nothing new. So, is the division we feel today exaggerated and should we just get used to it?
In “Why We’re Polarized,” Ezra Klein argues that America’s disagreements are not more dramatic nor our beliefs more divergent than ever before. The problem, rather, is that we are more neatly sorted…