Sick of biased media and fake news? We've got you covered. | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Sick of biased media and fake news? We've got you covered.

These days you can't open a newspaper or turn on a news channel without having opinions shoved down your throat before you even find out what the issue is.

36
Sick of biased media and fake news? We've got you covered.
Photo by Obi Onyeador on Unsplash

It's a well-known fact that most of the news we receive is biased, inflammatory and sometimes even false. At this point watching or reading the news to gain any kind of information seems ridiculous. But at the same time, we can't be oblivious to what's going on.

So what do we do? Thankfully, there are some resources we can use for this purpose-

1. NEWSVOICE:

Newsvoice is a website that's on a mission to fix the news. It displays a personalized news feed by aggregating major news sites, as well as international and independent media. Each news story shows multiple perspectives and sources, empowering you to make more conscious decisions of what you read and trust. You can also download the Newsvoice app at playstore.

https://newsvoice.com/

2. SCRIBERR:

Scriberr is a nonpartisan multimedia news platform based in Los Angeles, California. Scriberr aims to report the truth fully and give all sides to controversial, political issues so that readers can decide for themselves where they align. With a podcast and sections on politics, lifestyle, culture, opinion and technology, Scriberr's got the reader covered.

https://www.scriberr.in/

3. GROUND NEWS :

Ground News is a website and an app that was created to be a news destination for everyone, regardless of political ideology.

Ground News lines up all the reporting and you can see visually who's talking about a story and who's completely ignoring it. It also offers a comparison of target audiences and a background on various news sources.

Over 150,000 people have used Ground News to see the news from a different perspective, including Saira Blair (Former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates).

https://ground.news/

4. ALL SIDES :

Founded by John Gable, AllSides' mission is to provide balanced news and free people from filter bubbles so they can better understand the world and each other.

The day's top news stories from the Left, Center and Right side of the political spectrum are displayed side-by-side for full context. All Sides also provides Media Bias Ratings for over 800 media outlets and writers, a school program for students and a process for civil dialogue along with a 'Perspectives Blog' that features opinions from different sides of the political spectrum.

You can browse their Red Blue Dictionary to reveal differences in perspectives on hot-button words, like climate change, racism and more or download the mobile app for daily updates

https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

5. THE GLANCE:

An initiative by Evie Magazine, The Glance lets you scan everything you need to know in politics, pop-culture, and more in 60 seconds or less. It's a daily newsletter that provides a breakdown of everything important happening in the world at large, politics, the economy, and pop-culture during the weekdays.

The biggest, trending stories of the day from a variety of sources are taken and condensed into short excerpts that can be read at a glance. And if you want to read more about a particular story, all you need to do is click on the link to read the entire article.

In the politics and policy section, all the issues are broken down with a summary of the stances adopted by both sides of the political aisle (Left and Right). Their sources for the leftist perspectives include; The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN and MSNBC while Fox News, New York Post, National Review and The Wall Street Journal make up the sources for the right wing side.

https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/were-launching-t...


Fake news is everywhere, and unless you're careful, you might get fooled by the propaganda. Make sure to be an informed citizen by knowing the whole story and its nuances by seeing all sides of it with the help of these resources. Not only will you know more in less time, but your mood and mental health will thank you.





Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

274
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

15136
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3066
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments