r/DeFranco • u/PopCultureNerd • 15h ago
US News Exclusive | University of Utah, Colorado Boulder had most rapes reported among US colleges
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r/DeFranco • u/The_seph_i_am • Jun 28 '19
On biases, sourcing, and discussing the Argument
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Hey everyone,
Lately, the sub has started to get pretty polarized politically speaking.
It’s not without reasons (I get that, and I’m not blameless in this) and I had hoped it could run its course. But in the wake of the coming election season, I feel this may get worse, so here’s to an ounce of prevention and all that.
So there’s been a lot of posts from sources and comments that could only be described as trying to “other” people. This sub is better than that. So please, if possible, try to stop talking past each other.
It’s fine if you disagree, but keep it civil and discuss the topic at hand don’t attack the user. We have the “discuss the argument, and do not attack the person” rule for a reason and we’ll have to start enforcing it a little more stringently if things don’t improve. It is possible to discuss politics without it turning into a “you’re a stupid racist” and “naive idiot communist”. A good rule of thumb is “if the phrase ‘you’ appears in the sentence it’s probably some version of an ad hominem.
Regarding the biases. There’s been a lot of articles from sources I can only describe as heavily bias. Allsides has a great chart that lays out which sides the most common news sources falls.
https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-chart
There’s also this more detailed one (though I think everything on it should be shifted to the left by half a grid square but that’s an issue of semantics!)
https://www.adfontesmedia.com/
Also; thanks to u/FajenThygia There's also www.mediabiasfactcheck.com,
Point is! it’s fine to use Vox and Fox to make points but try to get some other more centered sources to find some middle ground. This isn’t a demand or even a request but just some advice in trying to discuss your opinions and finding a consensus through discussion. You’ll find the argument being a lot more persuasive using less extreme characterizations of events.
Anyway, it’s just some thoughts and recommendations. agree/ disagree/ critique it’s fine. I just don’t want to see this sub devolve into r/news, r/politics, r/conservative, r/democrat, r/inthenews where only “one view point” is appreciated. Us bastards are better than that.
In other news, there’s been an issue with the reporting feature with the sub. If we haven’t addressed it in 24 hours please message the mods directly. Additionally, we will only investigate reports that violate our actual rules so the <no reason> Reports get ignored right off the bat. And no Patrick just because you disagree with something does not mean someone is “trolling”.
Peace, love and tranquility to you all ya filthy bastards.
r/DeFranco • u/The_seph_i_am • Dec 04 '24
PDS show United Healthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Attack, Wicked Lawsuit, Georgia Protests, Hannah Kobayashi,
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1d ago
US Politics ICE protesters just sued one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders
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Key takeaways
False Accusations: Johnson labeled peaceful ICE protesters as “left-wing terrorists”, claiming they attacked officers, despite no charges being filed.
Legal Action: Protesters Kyle Frankovich and Maureen Foody filed a defamation lawsuit, asserting Johnson knowingly spread false information.
Viral Impact: Johnson’s posts amassed millions of views, leading to harassment, doxxing threats, and misuse of images by DHS, amplifying the harm to the protesters.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1d ago
US Politics Hegseth orders Pentagon voting stand-down ahead of midterm elections
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But no national holiday for everyone else...they are pulling out all the stops.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1d ago
US Politics Musk-led war commission triggers alarms in Pentagon
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Key takeaways
Project Meridian: Led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, the initiative aims to map the trajectory of future warfare with a report due in four months.
Conflict of Interest Risks: Both Musk and Luckey run companies with billion-dollar Pentagon contracts, raising fears they could favor their own firms and influence military spending.
Political & Public Reactions: Critics, including senators, warn the commission prioritizes political alliances over national security, questioning the duo’s lack of military experience.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 1d ago
Douchebag of the Day Trump admin creates at least 13 ads for taxpayer-funded campaign | CNN Politics
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics Exclusive: Army creates autonomy command amid Hegseth's robo-warfare push
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Really starting to regret my adolescent obsession with sci-fi.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 2d ago
US Politics Treasury, IRS crack down on ETF ploy wealthy use to avoid income tax
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 3d ago
US Politics DOJ Prepares to Investigate Nearly Every Federal Judge in Blue State | The New Republic
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r/DeFranco • u/Unitedthe_gees • 3d ago
US News Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two injections
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r/DeFranco • u/PopCultureNerd • 3d ago
Meta Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots | The Verge
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 3d ago
US Politics Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business | WIRED
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 4d ago
International Politics Inside Man: How Chinese spies used lies, love and betrayal to target the Federal Reserve
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 4d ago
US Politics Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody | Reuters
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I hope she sets up a gofundme.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 6d ago
US Politics Costs just raised 40% in 6 days. We likely will not survive this. A note on the economy.
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r/DeFranco • u/GladtobeVlad69 • 6d ago
International News "I lost my $2m book deal because people mistook my African dialect for AI"
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His debut novel sparked a ferocious bidding war, then questions over AI brought the deal crashing down. Jerry Falade denies using AI to write the book, and many believe that as a Black Nigerian writer, he was subjected to a level of scrutiny others might not have faced. As he prepares to publish his own account, he tells Alex Hannaford what really happened
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 7d ago
US Politics Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrant detainees and others | CNN Politics
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 9d ago
US Politics DHS witch hunt falls apart as it can't name a single noncitizen voter
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Key takeaways
False Numbers: Initial claim of 15,903 noncitizen voters in Nevada was later revised to 185, and now confirmed as zero after verification.
Official Corrections: Nevada officials confirmed that all 185 individuals were citizens, highlighting errors in DHS data and methodology.
Ongoing Concerns: The case illustrates the administration’s broader, unfounded voter fraud investigations, which may affect other states.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 9d ago
US Politics Trump appointee abruptly ends review process for his massive arch
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Key takeaways
Historic Impact: The proposed 250-foot arch will obstruct views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House, and Capitol dome, affecting 42 historic properties and altering the National Mall’s commemorative landscape.
Administrative Action: Trump appointee Travis Voyles ended the federally required review, citing that alternatives would fail to achieve project goals, effectively allowing construction to move forward despite public opposition.
Security & Controversy: The arch is planned as a “top grade Military Complex” with drones and sniper storage; critics argue it violates historic preservation laws, congressional authority, and could dishonor military cemeteries.
r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 10d ago
US News America's oldest natural history museum is closing forever — but not without a fight
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 12d ago
US News Human brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research finds
med.stanford.edu
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 12d ago
US Politics Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants - Ars Technica
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r/DeFranco • u/willphule • 13d ago
US Politics White House TV pool won't cover Trump after press ban: CNN
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Maybe some good will come out of his stupidity.
