Q. Aside from using peer reviewed material, how can we best identify bias?

There is a fantastic entry on implicit bias in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy which you can access here. You can find more definitions of bias on this Cornell Research Guide. The best way to avoid bias relies on improving your critical thinking, information literacy, and digital literacy skills. This include learning the tools and techniques to properly evaluate sources, engaging with news and information in a critical way, and evaluating knowledge consumption and dissemination with a focus on structural inequities. Talk to your instructors, your peers, and your librarians about how to acquire these skills throughout your academic career and schedule a consultation with a subject librarian to learn more.