Partisan Event

Partisan events, defined as the selective inclusion or omission of events in news reporting to subtly influence public opinion, are a growing focus of research. Current studies utilize latent variable models and cross-article comparisons to detect these events, analyzing how media outlets, even those aiming for objectivity, exhibit bias through event selection. This research is significant because it reveals a nuanced form of media bias beyond overt language, impacting our understanding of how information shapes political attitudes and beliefs. Furthermore, the development of large language models capable of identifying and contextualizing partisan events is a key area of ongoing investigation.