RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate 1819 News as right-biased based on editorial perspectives and story selection that favors the right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to one-sided reporting that lacks context and can sometimes be misleading.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
1819 News is an Alabama-based news outlet focusing on local news, politics, and opinion. The site offers a mix of news, opinion pieces, and features tailored to a regional audience.
According to its about page, “1819 News is a non-profit LLC that derives its namesake from the year Alabama was founded (1819) and is a proud supporter of the state’s motto, “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” As we provide news for the State of Alabama, we do so with honesty, integrity, and Alabama values.”
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Funded by / Ownership
1819 News LLC owns the website. In 2023, following a controversy, the Alabama Policy Institute disassociated itself from 1819 News. Revenue is generated through membership fees, a store that sells merchandise, and donations.
Analysis / Bias
1819 News displays a conservative bias, particularly evident in its political reporting and opinion sections. Articles often focus on themes and issues important to conservative readers, such as criticism of liberal policies and support for traditional values. This bias is reflected in the selection of news topics and the framing of headlines and content. For example, many articles critical of the Biden administration and supportive of conservative Alabama politicians are prominent.
The outlet also features opinion pieces that clearly advocate for conservative perspectives, contributing to its overall right-leaning bias. Further, articles and headlines frequently display emotionally loaded wording like this Tuberville blasts Biden for ‘aiding and abetting these monsters’ after illegal alien arrested in Coffee County for alleged rape of ‘mentally incapacitated’ 14-year-old female.
While 1819 News does not overtly promote misinformation, some articles can be misleading, such as this Alabama woman fears COVID vaccine injury information being suppressed after experiencing heart problems, paralysis. While this person’s account may be true, the doctors involved in her care did not feel it was vaccine-related. 1819 News does report what the doctors said, but the headline leads one to believe the vaccine is the definitive cause. It may not be.
In general, 1819 News serves as a news source for conservative readers in Alabama, emphasizing regional news and political issues from a right-leaning perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate 1819 News as right-biased based on editorial perspectives and story selection that favors the right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to one-sided reporting that lacks context and can sometimes be misleading. (D. Van Zandt 04/13/2024)
Source: https://1819news.com/
Last Updated on April 30, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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