Is the traditional mainstream media biased? If so, how is the media biased, towards a particular political party? Towards a particular ideology? Why, in your opinion, is this the case?

Is the traditional mainstream media biased? If so, how is the media biased, towards a particular political party? Towards a particular ideology? Why, in your opinion, is this the case?
If the traditional mainsteram media is biased, are there alternative sources of information that we can get our news from? Any examples that you would like to share with us?
Requirements
This is a commentary-based essay only; you may consult the literature/news resources to help you prepare your answer, but your paper must be the result of your own personal commentary and opinions only.
Due by Sunday
Paper must be submitted in Word format only
400 min – 500 (max) words
Requirements: (1) Answer question(s), (2) Meet min word count, (3) Indent each paragraph, & (4) Double-space your paper
You will be penalized if you include any of the following: Title Page, running header, page #’s, References Page, your name on paper, title, etc. — No formatting, content only