Anti War

     In class, my professors recommended I check out two sources to get a different opinion that was not from the mainstream media. These sources were ANTIWAR.COM and The Conservative. I did not know about these sources prior to my instructor's recommendation, and they seem pretty interesting. You see a lot of stories you don't normally hear about. For example, did you know, according to the conservative, that Iran has an alliance with many Middle Eastern countries called the "Axis of Resistance" with the goal of tearing down the West?  I did not. I mean, I knew they worked closely with Terrorist cells, but I did not know they were taking it up to legitimate governments. 

    Unfortunately, Anitiwar did not work for me when I used it, so I can not speak of its validity. But both reminded me of Groundnews and an organization that wants to help spread awareness to the world about political bias and blindspots in the media. On this website, you are able to look at the same story from a liberal perspective, a conservative perspective, and a gray perspective and see where the bias lies. Resources like this help keep the media honest as they give people ease of access to alternative points of view from one app. You can even see blindspots in the news scale; these are stories that no side is talking about. It's a great resource. 

    Additionally, exploring these alternative sources has broadened my understanding of complex issues. It’s fascinating to see how different narratives shape public perception and influence policy decisions. Engaging with diverse viewpoints encourages critical thinking and helps develop a more nuanced perspective on global affairs. This approach is essential in today's media landscape, where information is often filtered through specific ideological lenses