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American Media Leans More Democratic Overall: The Economist Analysis

Bias / February 27th, 2024 / By Clare Ashcraft

At the end of 2023, The Economist (Lean Left) conducted a study in which it looked at the partisan language used in TV and written journalism to determine if there was a slant toward any political party. It found that “there is indeed an affinity between the media and the left, because journalists tend to prefer the language used by Democratic lawmakers.”

Media Bias, Polarization

Amid Google Gemini Controversy, A Look at Google’s History of Bias

Bias / February 23rd, 2024 / By AllSides Staff

Google has a long history of media bias and favoring media outlets and views on the left. Here’s a look at the timeline of Google’s bias.

Google News Bias, Google, Media Bias

Has Google News’ Bias Moved Further Left?: 2022 and 2023 Compared

Bias / February 22nd, 2024 / By AllSides Staff

The 2023 analysis looked at 974 articles that appeared over a 2-week period in October and November.

Google News Bias, Google, Media Bias

As Billionaire George Soros Takes Control of 235 Radio Stations, AllSides Offers Path to Protect Media Integrity: Give Your Input

Bias / February 20th, 2024 / By AllSides Staff

After billionaire George Soros bought a controlling stake in 235 U.S. radio stations ahead of the 2024 elections, AllSides wants to know which radio outlets to rate.

Media Bias, George Soros

Media Bias Alert: Tucker Carlson Interviews Putin

Bias / February 12th, 2024 / By Julie Mastrine

News media on the left and right showed bias in coverage of Tucker Carlson’s (Right bias) interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was released on Feb. 8.

Media Bias, Media Bias Alert, Tucker Carlson, Vladimir Putin, Liberal Media Bias

A Tale of Two Claims: Financial Times vs. The European Union

Recommended Reading / February 2nd, 2024 / By Andy Gorel

Financial Times levied a serious claim against the European Union that an unnamed EU official has since denied, leaving readers to decide for themselves which narrative is most credible.

Media Bias, Journalism, Politics, Ukraine War, European Union, Hungary, Viktor Orban, Ukraine Aid, Immigration

Misinformation Watch: Israel-Gaza Conflict

Misinformation Watch / February 2nd, 2024 / By Andy Gorel

With Israel and Hamas at war, conflicting, confusing, and misinformed reports are spreading quickly. Here are some major storylines that need a bit of clarification.

Misinformation Watch, Media Bias, Israel, Palestine, Israel Hamas Violence, Middle East, Journalism, Hamas, Facts And Fact Checking

Facts vs Myths: Was Hunter Biden’s Laptop Russian Disinformation?

Misinformation Watch / January 31st, 2024 / By Ethan Horowitz

The Hunter Biden laptop story has accentuated the disparity in media coverage from left and right outlets as much as any story since Joe Biden became president.

Misinformation And Disinformation, Facts And Fact Checking, Hunter Biden, Hunter Biden Laptop, Media Bias, Misinformation Watch

Media Bias Alert: Scant Coverage on NewsNation’s Democrat Panel, Previous Slant Against Candidates

Bias / January 18th, 2024 / By Andy Gorel

NewsNation hosted an on-air panel with the 2024 Democratic candidates running against President Biden, but very few media outlets across the spectrum acknowledged it.

Media Bias, 2024 Presidential Election, Democratic Party, Politics, NewsNation, Marianne Williamson, Dean Phillips, Media Industry, Media Bias Alert, Liberal Media Bias, Joe Biden

Is CNN Fake News?

Bias / January 17th, 2024 / By Julie Mastrine

This blog was originally published in 2018. It is regularly updated to reflect current events and bias updates. Is CNN (Lean Left bias) fake news? Former President Donald Trump famously told a CNN reporter, “You’re fake news” in January 2017. Fake news is now a term that has been used...

Media Bias, AllSides Media Bias Chart, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, CNN, Fake News

Misinformation Watch: Jan. 8 Epstein Document Release Confuses Media Across the Spectrum

News / January 16th, 2024 / By Andy Gorel

With the January 8 release of new documents in the Epstein trials, sources across the spectrum relied on ambiguous reporting and failed to link primary sources, resulting in confusing and misleading coverage.

Misinformation Watch, Jeffrey Epstein, Media Bias, New York Post, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, Sexual Misconduct

Misinformation on Number of School Shootings Fueled by Inconsistent Reporting

Misinformation Watch / January 12th, 2024 / By Henry A. Brechter

More extreme statistics get more clicks — a phenomenon known as media bias by sensationalism.

Media Bias, Misinformation Watch, Facts And Fact Checking, School Shootings, Violence In America, Gun Control And Gun Rights

SmartNews Rated Lean Left: AllSides Analysis

Bias / January 12th, 2024 / By AllSides Staff

A new AllSides bias analysis found SmartNews has a Lean Left bias, as it predominantly curates from Center and Left-Leaning media outlets, omitting Right and Lean Right-rated outlets.

Bias Ratings, AllSides Media Bias Ratings, Media Bias

AP Edits Article On Former Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Resignation Following Bias Accusations

Bias / January 5th, 2024 / By Julie Mastrine

The Associated Press significantly edited an article about former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s resignation on Wednesday after the original piece was accused of media bias.

Media Bias, Media Bias Alert, AP, AP Bias, Plagerism, Claudine Gay, Harvard, Media Industry, Liberal Media Bias

Is The New York Times Fake News?

Bias / January 2nd, 2024 / By Henry A. Brechter

Like many other major news sources, AllSides has noted several occasions when the New York Times harmed its credibility.

Media Bias, Fake News, New York Times Bias, Misinformation And Disinformation

Media Bias Alert: Media and Federal Gov’t Quiet on Kremlin’s December 20 Trip to DC

Bias / December 29th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

A plane from the Kremlin's Presidential Fleet spent 54 hours in Washington D.C. right before the Christmas holiday, but the federal government and mainstream media neglected to acknowledge its presence.

Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Washington DC, Biden Administration, Foreign Affairs, Aircraft, Media Bias Alert, Media Bias, Vladimir Putin

A Former New York Times Editor Just Called Out its Bias and Effectively Endorsed the AllSides Approach

Recommended Reading / December 15th, 2023 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

"America’s media should do more to equip readers to think for themselves."

Media Bias, New York Times Bias, Misinformation And Disinformation

News Quiz: 12/15/23

News / December 15th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Did you stay informed with balanced news this week? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!

Humor And Satire, Media Industry, Media Bias, Politics

Media Bias Alert: Media Across Spectrum Show Negativity Bias Toward U.S. Test Scores

Bias / December 9th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

Statistics released this week showed students across the developed world struggling with math, including American students, who achieved an all-time low average score. Many mainstream media outlets across the spectrum covered the story, but showed negativity bias in the framing of how U.S. students performed.

Media Bias Alert, Media Bias, Negativity, Education, Coronavirus Lockdowns, Coronavirus, Pandemic, World

News Companies' Botched AI Usage is Bad for Everyone

Recommended Reading / December 1st, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Publishing AI-generated material without full disclosure is more than just a violation of journalistic ethics.

Technology, AI, Media Bias

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