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sunnygirl
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Your go to unbiased news sources
I tend to sit in the middle of the political spectrum. I voted 3rd party since I didnt like either candidate
I can't take the total bias in the news from both sides
What is your go to news source for the most unbiased news. I know most are inherently biased. I refuse to watch fox or CNN
Just looking to get info so I can form my own best opinions and decisions on all things going on right now.
Thanks
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Posted 1/25/17 5:34 PM  |
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MrsO
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I would try BBC
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:35 PM |
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bookworm
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I usually try to read the same story on NYT (lib) and The Wall Street Journal (con). Forbes is also decent to get a more conservative interpretation of the impact of politics on business/economy and provides balance since most of the media stream, in general, leans left.
BBC and The Economist are good for a global perspective, though they also tend to lean left.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:38 PM |
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teachermom
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
There is no such thing as an un-biased source. I tend to get the best information from BBC and NPR.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:46 PM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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Karen
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Your go to unbiased news sources
There are none. The closest I would think is the BBC.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:48 PM |
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
It is hard. I tend to review most against FactCheck and Politifact. Instead of looking for unbiased news, I try to go with sites I know are not 'fake' and offer thorough coverage. For whatever reason, Teen Vogue has been doing some great work. I got a subscription to WaPo too.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:48 PM |
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Eireann
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
In addition to BBC, I would add the Associated Press (AP) or Reuters.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:48 PM |
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Sweetlax22
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I apologize if I saw this here (I think it was a facebook group), but I found this helpful.
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| Posted 1/25/17 5:51 PM |
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sunnygirl
loving life
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
Thanks I have heard of all just wasn't sure about them. And I know there are no unbiased. But just looking for some that aren't so obvious and outrageous lol
I will definitely look into these. And I love the graphic
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| Posted 1/25/17 6:12 PM |
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Bugaboo
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I read and get info from a boat load of sources.
The NYT, Washington Post, WSJ, The Atlantic, Politico, Newsweek, BBC, AP.
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| Posted 1/25/17 6:16 PM |
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MandJZ
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I find news sources that aren't based in the US can be good. I check BBC and Canadian papers as well as Israeli. Of course I scan CNN and MSNBC as well. That way I get a good overview and can come to my own conclusions.
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| Posted 1/25/17 6:56 PM |
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LIRascal
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Michelle
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Your go to unbiased news sources
Reuters, BBC, and the AP.
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| Posted 1/25/17 7:07 PM |
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lululu
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
I believe most everything reported by the AP. They were a client of mind back in the day and I feel like their motivation is to report the truth. Time Warner was a client of mine as well - their motivation was to sell magazines.
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| Posted 1/25/17 7:41 PM |
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bookworm
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
Posted by Sweetlax22
I apologize if I saw this here (I think it was a facebook group), but I found this helpful.
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Fantastic graphic! I had not seen it. Interesting to see The Economist listed as a right-leaning source. They have been vilified by the Brexit crew as a shill for liberal politicians across the pond.
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| Posted 1/25/17 8:35 PM |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
BBC, NPR.
The Washington post tends to give both sides in a story and fact check.
Christian Science Monitor
Reuters
Al Jazeera can also be good
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| Posted 1/25/17 8:48 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
The Guardian is my go to source these days. I also like Al Jeezera and Haaretz.
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| Posted 1/26/17 6:01 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
Posted by Sweetlax22
I apologize if I saw this here (I think it was a facebook group), but I found this helpful.
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Thanks for that chart. I found some new sources now 
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| Posted 1/26/17 8:49 AM |
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GoodThoughts
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
Posted by 2BadSoSad
Al Jazeera can also be good
Unbiased???????
Message edited 1/26/2017 12:44:30 PM.
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| Posted 1/26/17 12:44 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Your go to unbiased news sources
Posted by GoodThoughts
Posted by 2BadSoSad
Al Jazeera can also be good
Unbiased???????
Reference to Al Jazeera as unbiased made me chuckle, I must admit...
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