Daily Source Bias Check: Journal Gazette

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

• Overall, we rate the Journal Gazette Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180

History

Founded in 1863, The Journal Gazette is a daily newspaper from Fort Wayne, Indiana. The current editor is Sherry Skufca.

Funded by / Ownership

The paper is owned by The Journal Gazette Co. and revenue is generated through advertising and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Journal Gazette covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Fort Wayne region. For national news they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Journal Gazette always sources their information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the left.

A factual search reveals they have not failed a fact check.

Overall, we rate the Journal Gazette Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 4/4/2018) Updated (8/15/2019)

Source: http://www.journalgazette.net/