LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate 100 Days in Appalachia as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
100 Days in Appalachia is a nonprofit investigative news publication in Morganton, West Virginia. According to its about page, “We believe the story of Appalachia reflects the story of our country. We’re here to amplify the region’s diverse voices, celebrate our successes, investigate our failures, and empower our communities.”
100 Days in Appalachia subscribes to the standards of editorial independence adopted by the Institute for Nonprofit News, which currently has 450 members. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a consortium founded in 2009 to support nonprofit journalism focused on investigative and public service reporting.
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Funded by / Ownership
100 Days in Appalachia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and grants. They are fully transparent listing funders here.
Analysis / Bias
100 Days in Appalachia engages in investigative journalism and community news reporting, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and environmental concerns. Its reports focus on Appalachia from New York to Alabama and all states in between. Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language such as this Georgia’s Property Tax Referendum Misses the Point. Like most others, this story is thorough, relying on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like the Associated Press and the New York Times.
Editorially, they do not have a dedicated opinion section; however, many reports favor the left, such as Healthcare is Human: A Nurse on the Frontlines of an Addiction Crisis. They also promote social justice and environmental concerns, which are views favored by the left.
In general, 100 Days in Appalachia is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate 100 Days in Appalachia as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/07/2024)
Source: https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/
Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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