Slate media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give Slate one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. We have seen it on 19 published stories of ours.
The short answers
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Is Slate reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Slate are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Slate has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Slate’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
Slate reported it asWhat Did the Kennedy Center Ever Do to Donald Trump? (opens Slate in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
Slate reported it asJD Vance Enters the Mommy Wars (opens Slate in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
Slate reported it asTrump Wants to Prevent Future Presidents From Fighting Climate Change (opens Slate in a new tab)
George W. Bush has unveiled a series of 16 paintings inspired by the 9/11 attacks, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. The artworks, displayed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas, depict scenes from the day and include a caption written by the former president.
Slate reported it asGeorge W. Bush’s 9/11 Paintings Have to Be Seen to Be Believed (opens Slate in a new tab)
Two protesters were arrested outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were deployed as demonstrators marched near the venue. Organisers estimated up to 10,000 people would attend separate rallies.
Slate reported it asA Midterm Convention Built on GOP Panic (opens Slate in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked new U.S. Postal Service rules that could delay mail-in ballots, following warnings from a whistleblower and election officials. The Trump administration is appealing the order.
Slate reported it asTrump Is About to Get the Mail-Ballot Chaos He’s Been Looking For (opens Slate in a new tab)
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail voting before the midterm elections. The order could allow the Postal Service to refuse ballots from states not submitting eligible voter lists or following a uniform envelope style.
Slate reported it asJudge Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Order, Calls Out DOJ’s “Cynical” Attempt to Misread Supreme Court Ruling (opens Slate in a new tab)
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged in a Minneapolis shooting has been released from a Texas jail. A judge refused to order his extradition to Minnesota, citing jurisdictional issues, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott awaits an internal state investigation.
Slate reported it asTexas Running Interference for Fugitive ICE Agents Is Going to Have Deeper Consequences (opens Slate in a new tab)
Preston Parra, a former staffer for Republican Mike Collins, posted images including a swastika and himself in Ku Klux Klan-like regalia on social media. Parra also used an anti-Black slur and posted the phrase 'White Power'. He described himself as a 'twink fascist' and claimed his posts were 'satirical'.
Slate reported it asWhat This Congressman’s Nazi Staffer Scandal Says About the GOP’s Future (opens Slate in a new tab)
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a Trump executive order concerning mail-in voting to move forward, reversing decisions made by lower courts. The ruling, however, was based on procedural matters, and the legality of the order itself remains under challenge. Arizona officials have stated that current mail-in voting procedures will not change for voters in the state.
Slate reported it asKetanji Brown Jackson’s Clear-Eyed Solo Dissent Explains the Supreme Court’s Voting Assault (opens Slate in a new tab)
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
Slate reported it asThe Details of Natalie Harp’s Relationship With Trump Are Only Getting Stranger (opens Slate in a new tab)
Surrogate McKenna West sued for $100,000 after refusing abortion for baby with heart condition
Trust 58A nurse from Alaska who carried a baby for a California couple is being sued for over $100,000 after refusing to terminate the pregnancy when the fetus was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The biological parents allege breach of contract, while the surrogate says she acted to protect the child’s life. A Texas court will hear custody and parentage disputes on 25 August.
Slate reported it asThe Latest Conservative Cause Célèbre Is an Absolute Nightmare (opens Slate in a new tab)
A surrogate mother in Texas refused an abortion request for a baby diagnosed with a heart defect, leading to a custody battle. The intended parents are suing for breach of contract, while Texas law grants parentage to the birth mother.
Slate reported it asThe Latest Conservative Cause Célèbre Is an Absolute Nightmare (opens Slate in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month after an Iranian assassination threat was detected, according to reports. The White House had stated he was aboard Air Force One, but the press was left on a decoy flight as part of an elaborate ruse to conceal his departure.
Slate reported it asThe Iran War Is Going So Well That Trump Is Resorting to Wacky Hijinks to Stay Safe (opens Slate in a new tab)
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
Slate reported it asThe Real Reason Rand Paul Put a DOJ Target on Anthony Fauci’s Back (opens Slate in a new tab)
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On 4 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Slate ran the story anyway.
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