UnBiased & Objective NewsFull-unbiased news might not be possible. But it is possible for journalists and editors to at least make their best, non-partisan effort. Journalists could even present both sides of a story, and let the reader decide. This was actually done in the past, but the rules were eliminated by the Reagan administration - it was called the Fairness Doctrine.
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Best sources for less-biased news include:
Al Jazeera - focused on the Middle East and has US/world news coverage. Gives a more accurate view of the Middle East than US news sources.
AP News - In the old days, this was a fundamental resource. The web is more competiive now, but the AP remain accurate, and useful.
BBC News - Featuring both UK and global news, BBC News is probably the #1 international news source, and generally unbiased and factual.
NPR News - News of National Public Radio, a non profit with accurate news, some long-format pieces
PBS News - News of the Public Broadcasting System, a non profit with accurate, long-format news.
Politifact - A nonprofit group emphasizing fact checking & accuracy. It's not as 'exciting' as regular news networks but is more accurate.
See also the Fact Check resources on this website (main nav bar) for other groups that do fact-checking and maintaining journalistic integrity.
Al Jazeera - focused on the Middle East and has US/world news coverage. Gives a more accurate view of the Middle East than US news sources.
AP News - In the old days, this was a fundamental resource. The web is more competiive now, but the AP remain accurate, and useful.
BBC News - Featuring both UK and global news, BBC News is probably the #1 international news source, and generally unbiased and factual.
NPR News - News of National Public Radio, a non profit with accurate news, some long-format pieces
PBS News - News of the Public Broadcasting System, a non profit with accurate, long-format news.
Politifact - A nonprofit group emphasizing fact checking & accuracy. It's not as 'exciting' as regular news networks but is more accurate.
See also the Fact Check resources on this website (main nav bar) for other groups that do fact-checking and maintaining journalistic integrity.