Newspapers

It is important to understand that each news source may have its own bias, a tendency to the perceived or real partiality of journalists and news producers within the mass media. Bias can manifest in various forms, such as the selection of events and stories that are reported, the manner in which they are covered, and the framing of issues. There are several different types of bias, including Political Bias (favoring a particular political party or ideology), Corporate Bias (influenced by corporate interests or advertisers), Public Bias (catering to the preference of audience), and Selection Bias (highlighting certain stories over others to shape public perception) among others.

In terms of political bias, news organizations can be generally placed on a left-right spectrum based on their editorial stance and coverage:

• Left-Leaning (Liberal)
  Emphasis on social justice, progressive policies, and government intervention in economic affairs.
• Center-Left
  Generally balanced reporting with a slight lean towards progressive views on social issues.
• Center
  Strive for neutrality and factual reporting without overt ideological slant.
• Center-Right
  Focus on economic conservatism, market-oriented policies, and balanced social issues.
• Right-Leaning (Conservative)
  Emphasis on traditional values, limited government intervention, and free-market policies.

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Ad Fontes is a public benefit corporation based in Colorado and founded in 2018 with the mission of rating news sources for bias and reliability. Below is the Ad Fontes Static Media Bias Chart, reflecting the general position of each news source as it relates to political bias and trustworthy information. To evaluate specific sources against various criteria, check out the Interactive Media Bias Chart.