Confirmation bias is widespread in everyday life, especially in the world of politics. Choose a political issue that’s been controversial in recent months (such as health care, our nation’s approach...

Confirmation bias is widespread in everyday life, especially in the world of politics. Choose a political issue that’s been controversial in recent months (such as health care, our nation’s approach to terrorism, or abortion) and locate two opinion pieces that adopt opposing stances on this issue. Did each author attempt to avoid confirmation bias—for example, by acknowledging and thoughtfully discussing arguments that might challenge his or her position—or instead fall victim to confirmation bias? Did each author try to interpret contrary evidence in a fair or in a biased fashion? Explain your answer with reference to one or more specific examples in each case.