A recent advice piece in the New York Times Magazine presented a situation in which a liberal, progressive individual was having trouble socializing with a conservative person whose “personal political views [he found] so abhorrent.” In response to this liberal’s question, the New York Times discussed the ethics and practicality of spending time and developing friendships with those who hold divergent political and ideological views.

The piece rightly articulated the idea that civil society benefits when different ideas are shared among diverse groups, leading to debate and compromise. But the New York Times, along with many other outlets, focuses heavily on stories of liberals rejecting conservative views — habitually failing to present a true picture of political conversation in America and presenting a strong liberal bias.