The New York Times is one of the largest newspapers in the U.S. It has roughly 100 million registered users — readers who can only read a set number of articles per month — and its advertising department claims to reach an online audience of 164.2 million users globally. Recognized by many for its factual reporting, the newspaper also must contend perceptions of and questions about its liberal bias. How reliable is the New York Times and how biased is it?
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As one of the biggest names in news, NBC News boasts an extensive network of journalists and significant resources, including foreign bureaus around the world. But with this significant presence in the news ecosystem comes accusations of being a part of “mainstream” media, including accusations of having a liberal bias. So, how reliable and biased are news articles from NBC News?
Note: This analysis is specific to online articles from NBC News, not any of its television or other media content.
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Politico has risen from upstart to a key news source in Washington, recently selling for $1 billion. The media outlet seeks to be the “dominant source for news on politics and policy,” using “reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools [to] create, inform and engage a global citizenry.” Does it deliver on this mission of being factual and unbiased?
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The New Scientist is a London-based weekly magazine that specializes in science and technology. First published in 1956, the magazine seeks to “cover international news from a scientific standpoint and ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe, and what it means to be human.” In the last several years, it has played a critical role in dispensing timely, accurate Covid-19 information, and it continues to offer guiding, scientifically grounded articles on controversial topics such as climate change and race. Given this background, The Factual seeks to investigate how reliable articles are from the New Scientist.
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Newsweek is a well-known American news magazine that provides “the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics.” Sold by the Washington Post Company in 2010 for just $1 and following years of financial trouble, Newsweek has experienced a bit of a revival in recent years, finishing 2021 “debt-free and profitable.” Accompanying this revival has been a shift in overall political bias; the magazine was previously thought of as having a strong leftward bias but today has a far more centrist reputation. With this background, The Factual asks: how reliable are articles from Newsweek?
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A Pace University survey in 2004 found the New York Post to be the city’s least-credible major news source. A tabloid-style paper, it has a reputation for sensationalized headlines, questionable journalistic practices, conservative bias, and influence from its ownership. Today, however, it remains the sixth most widely circulated newspaper in the country. So, how credible is the New York Post, and how biased is it?
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NPR, or National Public Radio, is one of the most prolific news sources in the U.S., with over 1,000 public radio stations across the nation and a very popular news website. However, at times NPR has been accused of having a liberal bias. So, how reliable is NPR and how biased is its news content?
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Launched in 1994, The Hill is a newspaper all about the latest from Capitol Hill, covering news about Congress, the executive branch, and elections. The publication claims it “stands alone in delivering solid, nonpartisan reporting on the inner workings of Congress and the nexus of politics and business.” Yet The Hill has also been caught up in controversy, including that the site’s former owner directly influenced coverage of Presidents Trump and Biden. So, how reliable is The Hill and how biased is its news coverage?
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Fox News is a flagship news source for conservatives. However, it receives criticism from many for having a strong conservative bias and, at times, problematic news coverage. This leads us to ask two important questions: how reliable is Fox News and how biased is its news coverage?
Note: This article is specifically about Fox News’ online website, not any of its television programming, unless noted otherwise.
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The Guardian was founded in 1821 in response to the Peterloo Massacre—a peaceful protest for suffrage rights that tragically escalated into violence. It is a self-owned company and by constitution vows to remain true to its origins, independent of any outside corporate or political influence. For years, the publication has been the primary news source in support of the liberal interest in the United Kingdom, generally offering mainstream left-wing opinions. However, The Guardian admits it has not always been on the right side of history. So, just how reliable is The Guardian?
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