Based on our analysis of 180,000 articles from 2020, these ten outlets emerged as the most credible left-leaning news sources on Covid-19.
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How Real Is “Cancel Culture?”
How is “cancel culture” affecting public discourse? The Factual reviews 25 sources to explore how serious an issue this is and the role the media plays.
The View From The Factual’s Readers: The Majority Want to Kill the $3.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
The Factual’s readers express a range of opinions about the proposed $3.5 trillion dollar spending package, but ultimately think it goes too far.
The Best Liberal News Sources
For consumers of news from left-leaning viewpoints, the task of finding credible news can be difficult. While news on the right is increasingly restricted to a handful of sources, left-leaning outlets are numerous and varied. As a result, finding the best news to read is increasingly challenging. The allure of ad revenue incentivizes news sources …
The Best Conservative News Sources
Based on our study of over 800,000 news articles, these five sites ranked as the most credible conservative news sources in the media today.
Why Is the U.S. Leaving Afghanistan?
The U.S. is desperate to break the shackles of a forever war in Afghanistan, but what else will break when it leaves?
Is Domestic Terrorism a Bigger Threat Than Foreign Terrorism?
After decades of focusing on the threat from foreign terrorists, the threat of domestic terrorism remains divisive. But the data shows it’s getting worse.
Can Ranked Choice Voting Improve U.S. Politics?
Ranked choice voting (RCV) has been a much touted remedy for some of the ailments of American democracy. Broadly speaking, RCV is supposed to help more closely align candidates, and eventual winners, with voter preferences by permitting a more detailed expression of those preferences. That could mean the inclusion of more voices in politics and …
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Unpacking Media Coverage of the Covid-19 Lab Leak Theories
The Factual examines how the lab leak theory was initially covered, how coverage has changed in 2021, and what these shifts over time suggest about the media at large.
Why Is Critical Race Theory So Divisive?
An unbiased analysis of critical race theory and its relevance and implications in today’s society.