When the US Builds Walls Rather Than Bridges

By imposing the largest tax increases on international imports in more than a century, and by the sheer unpredictability and haphazardness of the decision-making process, Trump has undermined consumer, business, and investor confidence to cause one of the most significant stock market corrections in history—caused not by war, natural disaster, or pandemic, but by the capriciousness of a single political leader.

Inside AllSides: The Accidental Leak of Military Plans to The Atlantic

The Atlantic (Left bias) published detailed plans about previous US military operations in the Middle East this week after head editor Jeffrey Goldberg mistakenly received them via Signal chat. The leak and The Atlantic’s subsequent reporting sparked a discussion among AllSides team members about the outlet’s handling of the information.

English as the New Standard: Understanding Language Policies Under Trump

On March 1st, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. This marks the first time the country has ever designated an official language in its nearly 250-year history.

When The Democrats Go To War—Against Each Other

After several weeks of flailing and muddled messaging, the Democratic Party found its voice last week. They saw a clear injustice committed and spoke out powerfully against its perpetrator. They delivered their message with a clarity and forcefulness that had previously been missing, and there’s no question that they inflicted significant political damage on their septuagenarian target. It’s still unclear whether he will survive their attacks.