Tired of getting your news from places that only represent one viewpoint? Below are some options to expand your media sources and hear multiple sides of the events and issues taking place in the country.
AllSides. AllSides assesses the political bias of prominent media outlets and presents different versions of similar news stories from sources across the political spectrum. Its mission is to show readers news outside their filter bubble, helping them gain a broader perspective on current events.
Ground News. Ground News aggregates top stories from around you and around the world. By comparing headlines across the political spectrum using media bias ratings driven by data, Ground News enables readers to see how different media outlets cover the same stories. Discover more at:https://ground.news
1440. 1440 offers a comprehensive daily newsletter, edited to be as unbiased as humanly possible. It provides a well-rounded summary of the day’s top news stories without partisan spin, making it a reliable source for staying informed.
The Flip Side. The Flip Side sends a daily email of curated news articles from the left, center, and right that have been vetted for newsworthiness. This service aims to "burst your media bubble" by presenting diverse viewpoints on current events.
Tangle. Tangle is an independent, non-partisan politics newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. It provides balanced insights into current events, helping readers understand multiple perspectives.
Book Recommendations from Alliance Members
If you're a Braver Angels member and have read something lately that you think other Alliance members would find valuable, let us know! Reach out to southeastpa@braverangels.org and tell us about it so we can share it here.
by Jonathan Haidt
Recommended by Lee Rush, Debate Chair, since it was one of the motivations for choosing the topic for the Braver Angels debate held recently in Perkasie, PA
I Never Thought of It That Way
by Mónica Guzmán
Recommended by SEPA Blue Co-Chair, Julianne O'Neil
We've all been in conversations where we disagree. But trying to change someone is a real turn-off to the other person. If you have "lost" a family member, friend, associate because you can't get past strong disagreement about politics - read Mòníca's book
High Conflict
by Amanda Ripley
Recommended by SEPA Core Team member Mimi Gleason who felt it aligned
so well with the Braver Angels mission.
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