History News and Blog Posts
Misinformation Watch: Did Slavery Cause the Civil War?
Misinformation Watch / February 5th, 2024 / by AllSides Staff
Many people see the cause of the American Civil War differently, fueling misleading narratives on the issue.
See moreWhen Nikki Haley Gets it From All Sides
Recommended Reading / January 2nd, 2024 / by Dan Schnur
Nikki Haley learned last week that the days in between Christmas and New Year's are a bad time for a gaffe.
See moreThe State of the Union Was Supposed To Be Nonpartisan. Can It Be, Again?
Recommended Reading / February 7th, 2023 / by Joseph Ratliff
Could partisan responses to the State of the Union be reinforcing the one-sidedness they aim to counter?
See moreWhen Kamala Harris Goes Up Against History
Recommended Reading / December 27th, 2021 / by Dan Schnur
Harris’ defenders say criticisms of her are rooted in sexism and racism. But there may be even stronger historical forces working against her.
See moreOdd Couples: Lincoln + His Team of Rivals
Recommended Reading / December 8th, 2021 / by Respect + Rebellion
Lincoln wisely chose to bring his political rivals into the cabinet.
See moreThe History of American Media Bias Part 4: 1950s-2000s
Recommended Reading / June 16th, 2021 / by Micaela Ricaforte
The History of American Media Bias, Pt. 3: The 1900s-1950s
Bias / April 24th, 2021 / by Micaela Ricaforte
Click here for Part 1 of this series: The Press in Colonial America and Creation of the 1st Amendm...
See moreThe History of American Media Bias, Pt. 2: The 1800s
News / March 3rd, 2021 / by Micaela Ricaforte
Click here for Part 1 of this Perspectives series: The Press in Colonial America and Creation of t...
See moreThe History of American Media Bias, Pt. 1: The 1700s
News / February 4th, 2021 / by Micaela Ricaforte
Today, we hold journalists and media outlets accountable to journalistic code of ethics and a set of st...
See morePast Electoral College Vote Objections by Democrats, Explained
News / January 8th, 2021 / by Joseph Ratliff
