When people talk about “bias in the news,” it often comes with a suspicion: the idea that reporters simply repeat what they’ve been told or, worse, intentionally slant the story.

The reality is far more complicated.

Why bias is complicated

Journalists are human and, like all humans, they carry their own perspectives, assumptions and blind spots. That does not mean their work is inherently biased. Instead, it means reporters must take extra steps to ensure their reporting is as fair and accurate as possible. That is why rigorous sourcing, fact-checking, and verification are essential parts of the job.

Bias happens when a story is presented only from one viewpoint without considering any other sides. If only one set of voices is included, or only one frame of a story is explored, the rep

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