Daily Source Bias Check: The Halfway Post

These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive.  See all Satire sources.

• Overall, The Halfway Post is a clearly identified satire website that holds a liberal perspective.

Detailed Report

Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 45/180

History

Founded by Dash MacIntyre, The Halfway Post is a satire website that publishes liberal satire and humor. According to their about page: “Based out of St. Louis, The Halfway Post publishes America’s most halfway true satirical news. When it comes to contemporary conservatism and Donald Trump’s egomania, I tell the quiet part out loud!

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Funded by / Ownership

The Halfway Post is owned by Dash MacIntyre and revenue is derived through advertising. 

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Halfway Post produces original satire from a liberal perspective. Most articles mock conservatives such as this It’s Apparent Christians Aren’t Praying Hard Enough For Racism To Go Away and Donald Trump, Trump Had The Army Clear Protesters So He Could Walk To McDonalds.

The Halfway Post clearly identifies that they are a satire site on their about page as well as in their tagline which is displayed on each page: A Gazette of Halfway Real Satirical News.

Overall, The Halfway Post is a clearly identified satire website that holds a liberal perspective. (D. Van Zandt 6/30/2018) Updated (6/6/2020)

Source: https://halfwaypost.com/