Henry Brechter

2 weeks ago | allsides.com | Henry Brechter

As protests and violence continue in Los Angeles over the Trump administration’s immigration policies, some news outlets are doing a good job of laying everything out: examples of peaceful demonstrations, examples of violence, critics of the Trump administration, supporters of an immigrant crackdown, etc. Conversely, many other news outlets seem to be endorsing one extreme or absolute narrative over any others.

1 month ago | allsides.com | Henry Brechter

Should former President Joe Biden’s cancer have been caught sooner? Biased news sources on the left and right are selectively using health guidance and quotes from doctors to advance different conclusions. Some left-rated sources suggested it was normal for Biden to have forgone prostate cancer screenings, while sources on the right suggested it wasn’t.

2 months ago | allsides.com | Henry Brechter

A new “de-extinction” effort is being praised by some as a scientific marvel. Others say it’s a dangerous effort to control nature. And still others are skeptical of the experiment’s legitimacy. But not all news outlets shared the skepticism, and some were a bit too credulous. The Texas-based “de-extinction” company Colossal Biosciences says it has re-created dire wolves, which last lived around 13,000 years ago.

Mar 26, 2025 | allsides.com | Henry Brechter

Updated 3/26/25 at 9:17am ET President Donald Trump's agenda is clashing with the views of federal judges and courts across the country. This page is tracking the latest developments in those legal battles. For more information about the specific court filings, visit Lawfare.com's tracker. Did we miss something? .

Mar 13, 2025 | allsides.com | Henry Brechter

One-Sided News Increases AnxietyNumerous studies show Americans are exhausted by the never-ending flood of news — especially in a media landscape riddled with bias, misinformation, and divisiveness. But there’s good news: diversifying your news sources can actually reduce anxiety and help you feel more informed and in control. A study from the University of Maryland found people who actively seek out various perspectives experience less stress compared to those stuck in filter bubbles.