Last Week From The Top Down
Last Week From The Top Down
Top 3 topics: Ukraine, China, Twitter; Left Obsess 🟦👁 Gun Violence; Right Obsess 🟥👁 Democrat House Power, Criticizing Racial/Identity Policies;
How Media Divides Us
From a 2020 Pew Report, 60% of Republicans turn to Fox News for political news and 53% of Democrats turn to CNN. This means that a large portion of the country is being pushed two different versions of the world.
While this CNN vs. Fox News is not exhaustive, it doesn’t capture radio/tv/podcasts, it shows that beyond how a story is covered, what is prioritized in the first place is equally important. Tune in to the discussion on Reddit here.
The following report is a quick way to read all of the mainstream news (left, center, & right, domestic & international) efficiently with a bias map - here’s the legend. The rankings and categorizations are entirely algorithmic. We scrape all front-page stories and use AI to triangulate every outlet’s perspectives.
Top 3 Topics of the Past Week
Various Aspects Of Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine, Including Western Response, Impact Of Sanctions, And Human Cost Of Fighting
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Topic Maturity: 🐔 (In the news for 13.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
⬜🌍 Reuters: Heaviest Ukraine fighting rages in east, West seeks to sustain support against Russia
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Collateral damage: Ukraine war derails diplomacy as Russia scraps nuke talks with U.S.
🟦🇺🇸 The New York Times: Analysis: Ukraine Is Biden’s Defining Issue and Biggest Economic Challenge
China Is Facing Protests Over Its Strict COVID-19 Lockdown Measures, Which Have Caused Economic Pain For Many People
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 1.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left is focused on the plight of the protesters in China and the heavy-handed response of the Chinese government. They are critical of the Chinese government's 'zero covid' policy and believe that it is causing unnecessary suffering and death. They believe that the US should speak out in support of the protesters. (1) (2) (3) (4)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right is critical of the Chinese government's response to the protests and believe that the US should take a tougher stance. They believe that the Chinese government is trying to control its people and that this is leading to tragic consequences. (1) (2) (3) (4)
⬜️ Center Perspective
The center is focused on the protests in China and the response of the Chinese government. They are reporting on the protests and the Chinese government's response. (1) (2) (3)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Protests rattle China as people say enough to country's draconian COVID lockdown policies
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Rare protests erupt in China over COVID restrictions, lockdowns
🟦🇺🇸 The New York Times: Protests Break Out in China as Covid Cases Surge and Lockdowns Persist
There Is Tension Between Democrat Senators And Elon Musk, Twitter Is Suspending Accounts Make Menacing Tweets, And Musk Is Planning To Make Twitter More Transparent And Even-handed
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Topic Maturity: 🐔 (In the news for 13.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left is criticizing Elon Musk for his management style on Twitter, saying that it is harmful to free expression on the platform. They are also concerned about his plans to relaunch a premium. (1) (2) (3)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right is criticizing the left for their obsession with Twitter, saying that it is embarrassing. They are also praising Elon Musk for his plans to relaunch a premium Twitter service, saying that it will give more power to people like Vladimir Putin. (1) (2) (3)
⬜️ Center Perspective
The center is concerned about the job cuts at Twitter, saying that they are a concern as new EU rules kick in. They are also reporting on Elon Musk's plans to relaunch a premium Twitter service, saying that it will give more power to people like Vladimir Putin. (1) (2) (3)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Democrats criticize Elon Musk over state of Twitter
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Musk says Twitter 'interfered in elections,' vows to make the platform transparent and 'even handed'
⬜🇺🇸 The Wall Street Journal: Musk’s Twitter Takeover Triggers Partisan Clash
Left Ignore 🟦🙈
There Is Tension Between Democrat Senators And Elon Musk, Twitter Is Suspending Accounts Make Menacing Tweets, And Musk Is Planning To Make Twitter More Transparent And Even-handed
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Topic Maturity: 🐔 (In the news for 13.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left is criticizing Elon Musk for his management style on Twitter, saying that it is harmful to free expression on the platform. (1) (2) (3) (4)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right is criticizing the left for their obsession with Twitter, saying that it is embarrassing. They are also praising Elon Musk for his plans to relaunch a premium Twitter service. (1) (2) (3)
⬜️ Center Perspective
The center is concerned about the job cuts at Twitter, saying that they are a concern as new EU rules kick in.
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Democrats criticize Elon Musk over state of Twitter
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Musk says Twitter 'interfered in elections,' vows to make the platform transparent and 'even handed'
⬜🇺🇸 The Wall Street Journal: Musk’s Twitter Takeover Triggers Partisan Clash
Joe Biden Is Facing Criticism For His Comments On Americans' Understanding Of Supply Chains.
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Topic Maturity: 🐣 (In the news for 9.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Still in the pipeline: Manchin won’t give up on his payoff for voting for Biden’s climate change law
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Biden under fire for claiming Americans didn’t understand 'what the hell a supply chain was'
Disney's $180 Million Movie Strange World, Which Features Gay Teen Romance, Has Flopped At Box Office And Is Lowest-rated House Of Mouse Flick In 31 Years
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 1.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
⬜🇺🇸 The Wall Street Journal: ‘Strange World’: Disney Limps to the Ends of the Earth
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: BOX OFFICE BOMB:Disney’s $180M movie tanks amid CEO shakeup
Right Ignore 🟥🙈
Founder Of Oath Keepers Has Been Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy In Connection With January 6th Attack On US Capitol
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Topic Maturity: 🐣 (In the news for 6.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
Note: Headlines across the spectrum are similar. Here's one:
🟦🇺🇸 NBC News: Two Oath Keepers, including founder, found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
Lionel Messi Scored Goal Saved Argentina From Elimination In World Cup
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Topic Maturity: 🐣 (In the news for 5.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟦🇺🇸 The New York Times: Lionel Messi Scores, Saving Argentina at the World Cup
Left Obsess 🟦👁
Walmart Shooting Suspect Was Found With Handgun And Multiple Ammo Magazines
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 2.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟦🇺🇸 Washington Post: Walmart shooting suspect was found with handgun, multiple ammo magazines
🟦🇺🇸 The New York Times: Walmart Gunman Bought a Pistol to Kill Co-Workers and Left a ‘Death Note’
🟦🇺🇸 CNN: Officials identify people killed in the Walmart shooting
Prevalence Of Gun Violence In America And Nation's Response To It
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 2.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left perspective on gun violence in America is that it is a problem that needs to be addressed. They believe that there are too many mass shootings and that something needs to be done to prevent them. They also believe that guns are a major problem in America and that stricter gun control laws are needed. (1) (2) (3)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right perspective on gun violence in America is that it is not a major problem. They believe that the number of mass shootings is not significantly different from other countries and that the issue is not guns, but mental health. They also believe that gun control laws would not make a difference in the number of mass shootings. (1) (2) (3)
Top Headlines
🟦🇺🇸 Washington Post: 6 solutions to gun violence that could work
🟦🇺🇸 The New York Times: From the archives: Why are there so many mass shootings in the U.S.? International comparisons suggest an answer.
Right Obsess 🟥👁
Democrats Are Trying To Finalize Deal Before Republicans Take Over House
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 1.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Democrats racing to finalize massive deal before Republicans break party's grip on power
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Majority of Americans want House GOP to probe Hunter Biden’s overseas business deals: Poll
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Examiner: Dems plan major shake-up to voting rules before 2024
People Are Upset About Christian Beliefs On LGBT Case, Cambridge Dean Says Jesus Could Have Been Transgender, And Spilt Milk: Why Democrats Say Only Offering Cow’s Milk In Schools Is ‘dietary Racism’
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 1.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Spilt milk: Why Democrats say only offering cow’s milk in schools is ‘dietary racism’
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Examiner: Supreme Court justice under fire for Christian beliefs on LGBT case
🟥🇺🇸 The Blaze: Cambridge dean says Jesus could have been transgender after 'truly shocking' sermon proclaims Christ had 'decidedly vaginal appearance'
Left and Right Obsess 🟦🟥👁
Democrats Are Trying To Finalize Deal Before Republicans Take Over House
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Topic Maturity: 🥚 (In the news for 1.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left is focused on the upcoming Congress and the power that the Republicans will have. They are also preparing for the 2024 presidential election. Lastly, they are analyzing the recent election results. (1) (2) (3) (4)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right is focused on the Democrats and their opposition research on the House GOP investigators. They are also discussing President Biden's potential reelection bid. Lastly, they are criticizing the GOP leadership. (1) (2)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Democrats racing to finalize massive deal before Republicans break party's grip on power
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Majority of Americans want House GOP to probe Hunter Biden’s overseas business deals: Poll
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Examiner: Dems plan major shake-up to voting rules before 2024
Murders Of Two University Of Idaho Students Remain Unsolved, And Police Are Investigating Whether There Is Connection Between Murders And Series Of Unsolved Stabbings
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Topic Maturity: 🐣 (In the news for 3.0 of the last 15 weeks)
🟦 Left Perspective
The left is focused on the investigation into the murders of four students in Idaho. They are looking at the possibility that the attack was targeted and are reviewing over 260 submissions of videos and photos. They are also talking to the family of one of the victims. (1) (2) (3)
🟥 Right Perspective
The right is also focused on the investigation into the murders of four students in Idaho. They are looking at the possibility that the attack was linked to unsolved stabbings and are pressing for more details to be released to the public. They are also talking to experts about the case. (1) (2)
⬜️ Center Perspective
The center is focused on the amateur investigators who are taking down local politicians. They are looking at how the internet can be used to solve crimes and are talking to experts about the best way to investigate cases. (1)
Top Headlines
🟥🇺🇸 Fox News: Idaho police not ruling out link between students' brutal murders, unsolved stabbings
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Examiner: Idaho murders: Key details we know and what we don't in investigation of student killings
People Are Criticizing Donald Trump For Having Dinner With White Supremacist
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Topic Maturity: 🐣 (In the news for 5.0 of the last 15 weeks)
Top Headlines
🟦🇺🇸 NBC News: Republican criticism of Trump builds after his dinner with a white supremacist
🟥🇺🇸 Washington Times: Rep. James Comer: Trump ‘needs better judgment’ about guests after dining with White supremacist
🟥🇺🇸 The Blaze: White House issues pro-Biden talking points for your Thanksgiving dinner and gets mocked mercilessly on social media
In Top Down News, we unify and compare a multitude of mainstream perspectives that capture the majority of America’s political readership to approximate the truth. This entire newsletter is composed using a transparent and ever-improving methodology. Read how this works here. Dive deeper into the analysis for this post here, powered by AI-based Natural Language Understanding and D3-based Dynamic visualizations.