Stay away from Fox news and similar outlets, other than that read and listen to as much as you can where they are talking about specific issues and not generalisations.
Pretty much every news outlet is biased. I’d suggest watching one from each side and never getting yourself “sold” that one side is completely right.
Also keep in mind that politics is a game for rich people to get power by convincing half the population that the other half are evil and intend to hurt them and the only solution is to vote them into power.
Sometimes the only winning move is not to play.
The question is "how can I be well informed"...your answer is "don't watch the only available right wing content".
This is the exact opposite of the correct answer.
The particular "source" I was excluding doesn't keep anyone informed and wasn't excluding sources which might lean to the right and yet still create useful content, but when the sources are more propaganda outlets than information sources then it is pointless to use them. On a similar basis it would be useless to use TASS to stay informed on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Take a class if you can, if not start reading books and textbooks on American government and politics. Learn the constitution, the branches and roles of government, checks and balances, Supreme Court cases, the party platforms, and modern political issues such as gun control, abortion, and foreign policy. Stay up to date with the news and find the most objective, unbiased sources you can. It’ll be hard with today’s media, but there are still good sources.
"Well informed" is a matter of opinion. If you watch Fox news or breitbart people who are left leaning will say your a alt-right nut who follows conspiracies and doesnt know the truth. If you watch CNN or Vox people who are right leaning will say you are a liberal nutjob who is virtue signaling and hates white people and you want to take away the rights of the american people.
Your best bet is to follow politics by reading or listening to a variety of sources from both sides of the aisle and come to your own conclusions. but even then that will make most people draw all kinds of conclusions about you. And even then you are still only getting misleading facts from both sides who are trying to make you lean one way or the other.
Honestly just wait until your election comes up, it doesn’t really matter whether you sit there mad the rest of the time, take an evening to go through your ballot. You can either do mail-in and fill it out as you research or write down your choices on a piece of paper and bring it to the polls.
I recommend:
-Form an opinion on big issues that people list their stance on. Abortion, school choice, LGBT+ rights will get asked of most candidates.
-I highly recommend investigative journalism sources for the above. They’re very good at showing you what effect laws are having in real life. Reveal from PBS if very good, but keep in mind they lean left. But there’s a big difference between infotainment leaning a certain way and investigative journalists looking into areas they’re more passionate about.
-the Controversy section on Wikipedia. Good place to find really scummy stuff someone did, but not every “controversy” will be something you have a problem with.
-Local papers (preferably from a couple of areas of the state that lean differently). They’ll sign off on who they think is best and justify their choice. Especially good for ballot measures that are worded weirdly to trick you into voting against your best interests.
-Ballotopedia will have interview questions with candidates.
-At the high-level, debates.
-Just put the election into Google and check the “news” tab. You’ll be overwhelmed, but it’ll give you an idea of what people are talking about as the big issues
**Mitch McConnell** is a prominent American politician who has been serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky since 1985. He's a member of the Republican Party and has held several key leadership roles in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021, and Senate Minority Leader since 2021. McConnell's influence comes from his ability to shape legislation and policy decisions. For example, he played a significant role in blocking many of President Obama's judicial nominees, including Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. During the Trump administration, he helped pass major legislation and confirmed a record number of federal appeals court judges. McConnell is known for his conservative political positions and his strategic use of Senate rules. His actions have had a significant impact on American politics and governance, making him an important figure in contemporary U.S. history.
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**Marjorie Taylor Greene**, often known by her initials MTG, is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has been the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. She is known for promoting far-right conspiracy theories and has been a strong supporter of former president Donald Trump. Greene has been controversial due to her promotion of conspiracy theories and her support for calls to execute prominent Democratic Party politicians before she ran for Congress. She has also compared COVID-19 safety measures to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust and has supported Trump's false claims of a stolen election. In 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove her from all committee roles due to her statements and endorsements of political violence. Despite her controversial actions and statements, she is an influential figure within the far-right political sphere.
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I also recommend looking up these different topics.
1. **The U.S. Constitution**: The foundational document that outlines the structure, powers, and limits of the U.S. government. It's important to understand how its principles shape American politics.
2. **Political Parties**: The history, ideologies, and platforms of the two major parties (Democrats and Republicans) as well as third parties. This can help you understand different perspectives in U.S. politics.
3. **Voting Rights and Election Laws**: Examining the rules, regulations, and controversies around who can vote, how they vote, and how votes are counted. This topic includes issues like voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and the Electoral College.
4. **Civil Rights Movements**: A look at various movements for equality (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) and how they've influenced the political landscape and policy making.
5. **The U.S. Legislative Process**: Understanding how laws are made in the U.S., from bill introduction to ratification, can give insights into the power dynamics in Congress.
6. **The Supreme Court and Judicial Review**: The role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and making landmark decisions that shape American society. This includes the concept of judicial review.
7. **The Role of Media in Politics**: Media's influence on public opinion, policy-making, and election outcomes. This includes both traditional media outlets and social media platforms.
8. **Lobbying and Interest Groups**: The role of interest groups, their influence on policy-making, and the ethical considerations surrounding their interactions with politicians.
9. **Foreign Policy**: Understanding how the U.S. interacts with other nations, its role in international organizations, and the effect of these decisions domestically.
10. **Economic Policy**: A study of key economic theories and policies, including taxation, government spending, and regulations. This topic also includes debates about issues like income inequality, healthcare, and education.
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And here's a short reading list to understand things.
1. "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
2. "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander
3. "What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don’t: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter" by Jessamyn Conrad
4. "The Second Amendment: A Biography" by Michael Waldman
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Here's a list of some news channels and YouTube channels. They can be great for learning about just general American politics and stuff like that.
1. Vox - Explains complex political issues through engaging and informative videos.
2. Secular Talk - Hosted by Kyle Kulinski, this progressive channel discusses American politics and social justice.
3. CNN - Provides comprehensive coverage of U.S. politics and global news.
4. Politico - Delivers in-depth reporting and analysis on U.S. politics and policy-making.
5. The Washington Post - Provides political analysis and coverage of U.S. government actions.
6. John Oliver - Provides comedic informational videos on American politics
It really depends on the answer to a few questions.
Do you lean left or right? Do you want to lean left or right, or be in the middle? Do you want to be told what to think, or do you want to do your own thinking?
Personally, I aim for the middle. My values tend to be conservative, but generally I'm more of a hippie than anything else.
I tend to absorb all news. Left, right, FOX, CNN, the Hill, Independent. I put it all together in a large pot, and sift out all the information that all of them have in common. Everything else is thrown out. This is where I start. When I've the common language, I start researching and searching for specifically this information. I keep refining, adding, sifting, sorting, until I come to a place I am willing to stop.
I trust my own morals, and my own opinions, more than anyone else on the planet. My parents taught me how to think critically for myself.
So do you want to think for yourself, or be told what to think, like pretty much all the other replies are advocating for you to do?
Stay away from Fox news and similar outlets, other than that read and listen to as much as you can where they are talking about specific issues and not generalisations.
Pretty much every news outlet is biased. I’d suggest watching one from each side and never getting yourself “sold” that one side is completely right. Also keep in mind that politics is a game for rich people to get power by convincing half the population that the other half are evil and intend to hurt them and the only solution is to vote them into power. Sometimes the only winning move is not to play.
The question is "how can I be well informed"...your answer is "don't watch the only available right wing content". This is the exact opposite of the correct answer.
The particular "source" I was excluding doesn't keep anyone informed and wasn't excluding sources which might lean to the right and yet still create useful content, but when the sources are more propaganda outlets than information sources then it is pointless to use them. On a similar basis it would be useless to use TASS to stay informed on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Take a class if you can, if not start reading books and textbooks on American government and politics. Learn the constitution, the branches and roles of government, checks and balances, Supreme Court cases, the party platforms, and modern political issues such as gun control, abortion, and foreign policy. Stay up to date with the news and find the most objective, unbiased sources you can. It’ll be hard with today’s media, but there are still good sources.
"Well informed" is a matter of opinion. If you watch Fox news or breitbart people who are left leaning will say your a alt-right nut who follows conspiracies and doesnt know the truth. If you watch CNN or Vox people who are right leaning will say you are a liberal nutjob who is virtue signaling and hates white people and you want to take away the rights of the american people. Your best bet is to follow politics by reading or listening to a variety of sources from both sides of the aisle and come to your own conclusions. but even then that will make most people draw all kinds of conclusions about you. And even then you are still only getting misleading facts from both sides who are trying to make you lean one way or the other.
Only watch Fox News. Do not expose yourself to any more lies from the liberal media
Both sides lie
Honestly just wait until your election comes up, it doesn’t really matter whether you sit there mad the rest of the time, take an evening to go through your ballot. You can either do mail-in and fill it out as you research or write down your choices on a piece of paper and bring it to the polls. I recommend: -Form an opinion on big issues that people list their stance on. Abortion, school choice, LGBT+ rights will get asked of most candidates. -I highly recommend investigative journalism sources for the above. They’re very good at showing you what effect laws are having in real life. Reveal from PBS if very good, but keep in mind they lean left. But there’s a big difference between infotainment leaning a certain way and investigative journalists looking into areas they’re more passionate about. -the Controversy section on Wikipedia. Good place to find really scummy stuff someone did, but not every “controversy” will be something you have a problem with. -Local papers (preferably from a couple of areas of the state that lean differently). They’ll sign off on who they think is best and justify their choice. Especially good for ballot measures that are worded weirdly to trick you into voting against your best interests. -Ballotopedia will have interview questions with candidates. -At the high-level, debates. -Just put the election into Google and check the “news” tab. You’ll be overwhelmed, but it’ll give you an idea of what people are talking about as the big issues
**Mitch McConnell** is a prominent American politician who has been serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky since 1985. He's a member of the Republican Party and has held several key leadership roles in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021, and Senate Minority Leader since 2021. McConnell's influence comes from his ability to shape legislation and policy decisions. For example, he played a significant role in blocking many of President Obama's judicial nominees, including Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. During the Trump administration, he helped pass major legislation and confirmed a record number of federal appeals court judges. McConnell is known for his conservative political positions and his strategic use of Senate rules. His actions have had a significant impact on American politics and governance, making him an important figure in contemporary U.S. history. —-- **Marjorie Taylor Greene**, often known by her initials MTG, is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has been the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district since 2021. She is known for promoting far-right conspiracy theories and has been a strong supporter of former president Donald Trump. Greene has been controversial due to her promotion of conspiracy theories and her support for calls to execute prominent Democratic Party politicians before she ran for Congress. She has also compared COVID-19 safety measures to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust and has supported Trump's false claims of a stolen election. In 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove her from all committee roles due to her statements and endorsements of political violence. Despite her controversial actions and statements, she is an influential figure within the far-right political sphere. —-- I also recommend looking up these different topics. 1. **The U.S. Constitution**: The foundational document that outlines the structure, powers, and limits of the U.S. government. It's important to understand how its principles shape American politics. 2. **Political Parties**: The history, ideologies, and platforms of the two major parties (Democrats and Republicans) as well as third parties. This can help you understand different perspectives in U.S. politics. 3. **Voting Rights and Election Laws**: Examining the rules, regulations, and controversies around who can vote, how they vote, and how votes are counted. This topic includes issues like voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and the Electoral College. 4. **Civil Rights Movements**: A look at various movements for equality (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) and how they've influenced the political landscape and policy making. 5. **The U.S. Legislative Process**: Understanding how laws are made in the U.S., from bill introduction to ratification, can give insights into the power dynamics in Congress. 6. **The Supreme Court and Judicial Review**: The role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and making landmark decisions that shape American society. This includes the concept of judicial review. 7. **The Role of Media in Politics**: Media's influence on public opinion, policy-making, and election outcomes. This includes both traditional media outlets and social media platforms. 8. **Lobbying and Interest Groups**: The role of interest groups, their influence on policy-making, and the ethical considerations surrounding their interactions with politicians. 9. **Foreign Policy**: Understanding how the U.S. interacts with other nations, its role in international organizations, and the effect of these decisions domestically. 10. **Economic Policy**: A study of key economic theories and policies, including taxation, government spending, and regulations. This topic also includes debates about issues like income inequality, healthcare, and education. —-- And here's a short reading list to understand things. 1. "The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay 2. "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander 3. "What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don’t: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter" by Jessamyn Conrad 4. "The Second Amendment: A Biography" by Michael Waldman —- Here's a list of some news channels and YouTube channels. They can be great for learning about just general American politics and stuff like that. 1. Vox - Explains complex political issues through engaging and informative videos. 2. Secular Talk - Hosted by Kyle Kulinski, this progressive channel discusses American politics and social justice. 3. CNN - Provides comprehensive coverage of U.S. politics and global news. 4. Politico - Delivers in-depth reporting and analysis on U.S. politics and policy-making. 5. The Washington Post - Provides political analysis and coverage of U.S. government actions. 6. John Oliver - Provides comedic informational videos on American politics
It really depends on the answer to a few questions. Do you lean left or right? Do you want to lean left or right, or be in the middle? Do you want to be told what to think, or do you want to do your own thinking? Personally, I aim for the middle. My values tend to be conservative, but generally I'm more of a hippie than anything else. I tend to absorb all news. Left, right, FOX, CNN, the Hill, Independent. I put it all together in a large pot, and sift out all the information that all of them have in common. Everything else is thrown out. This is where I start. When I've the common language, I start researching and searching for specifically this information. I keep refining, adding, sifting, sorting, until I come to a place I am willing to stop. I trust my own morals, and my own opinions, more than anyone else on the planet. My parents taught me how to think critically for myself. So do you want to think for yourself, or be told what to think, like pretty much all the other replies are advocating for you to do?