Where do you get your information on current events? Do you believe it is fair at reporting both sides of controversial issues?

Over three years ago, our family discontinued using the television for anything other than gaming (three kids still in the house). The kids grades went up, we were spending more time together, and ... (wait for it) ... I started reading again. E-news, social media, and print. I've also enjoyed reading transcripts from tv/on-line interviews. It's helped filter a lot of noise.

Usually cable news and social media. I go between Fox, CNN, and BBC when I want to read about a specific-event. These days, there's always a bit of op-ed in every piece so people now just stick with news sources that echo their political leanings. I know if I tried to read or watch MSNBC for too long, I'd have an aneurysm from all the one-sided progressive back-patting. I don't think anyone does a particularly good job of staying balanced. Fox outnumbers their liberal correspondents and even they tend to be more moderate (with the exception of Alan Colmes), CNN only brings in conservatives who can't debate with their peers have have difficulty intelligently articulating their positions and beliefs, and MSNBC only brings on progressives. BCC is interesting since its outside American politics, given the Brits are liberal, but since it's lacking the intra-country political spin, it gives us a unique perspective, which is sometimes more clear above the din.

I get updates on social events from Facebook and other events from Google News Viewer. I Know they are not fairly reporting anything, i don't trust many news agencies and i know my friends are only look at one side.