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When Red and Blue America Are on Different Planets
Recommended Reading / April 1st, 2024 / by Dan Schnur

For most of this country’s post-Civil War history, the most reliable indicator of partisan voting behavior was financial status. That is no longer the case.
See moreHow Did Nex Benedict Die? Breaking Down Questions and Biased Media Coverage
Bias / March 14th, 2024 / by Henry A. Brechter

A nonbinary teen's death sparked questions and examples of media bias.
See moreThe Top Misinformation of 2023
Misinformation Watch / December 28th, 2023 / by Henry A. Brechter

2023 leaves many unanswered questions. However, it’s not always as simple as real versus fake or true versus false.
See moreThe Invasion of Pride
Recommended Reading / June 25th, 2023 / by Andy Gorel

It’s one thing for individuals and even some brands to take a positive stance on Pride. But how sincere – and how warranted – are these endorsements when they come from federal agencies like the FBI or defense contractors like Lockheed Martin?
See moreWhen the 2028 Campaign Gets a Very Early Start
Recommended Reading / June 20th, 2023 / by Dan Schnur

From the Center
For those who are less than excited by the upcoming eighteen months of uninterrupted discussion of ...
See moreMisinformation Watch: Book Bans in the United States
Misinformation Watch / May 26th, 2023 / by Andy Gorel

Book restrictions have been a widely covered topic by outlets across the spectrum for quite some time now. However, coverage often tends to imply differently what a "book ban" really is, who's responsible for it, and how it affects availability of texts.
See moreWhen Disney Decides a Presidential Election
Recommended Reading / May 22nd, 2023 / by Dan Schnur

In an election season when Republican elephants and Democratic donkeys are poised for a fierce battle for control in Washington, it’s beginning to look like next year’s elections could be decided by a mouse.
See moreWhen the New Political Battleground is In Your Driveway
Recommended Reading / April 17th, 2023 / by Dan Schnur

If the GOP is clueless on how to deal with abortion politics, Democrats seem to be just as baffled by how to navigate the equally-charged debate over immigration policy.
See moreMedia Bias Alert: Coverage of Drag Bans Paints Different Victims
Bias / March 24th, 2023 / by Joseph Ratliff

News sources on left and right are framing recent attempts to limit drag performances very differently.
See moreMedia Bias Alert: Did Wokeness or Deregulation Cause Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse?
Bias / March 15th, 2023 / by Isaiah Anthony

Various sides of the media presented different conclusions on what caused SVB's failure. When that happens, misinformation can spread.
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