Affinity Magazine – – Bias and Credibility

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias.  They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate them as Left-Center biased based on story selection and Mixed for factual reporting due to a failed fact check without proper correction.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MIXED CREDIBILITY

History

According to their About page, “Affinity Magazine serves the purpose of showcasing the voices of aspiring teen journalists. Mixing pop culture with social justice and politics, Affinity amplifies the voices of teens – regardless of age, gender, race, and sexual orientation.” 

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

The website is owned by Evelyn Woodsen and is funded through online advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Affinity Magazine has a left-leaning bias in reporting with most articles favoring issues that are affiliated with the left. There is the moderate use of loaded words, especially when reporting on Donald Trump. Affinity Magazine is sourced from credible media outlets that are typically factual.

Failed Fact Checks

• The American Red Cross is charging victims of Hurricane Harvey for their services. – False

Overall, we rate them as Left-Center biased based on story selection and Mixed for factual reporting due to a failed fact check without proper correction. (D. Van Zandt 8/19/2017) Updated (10/06/2023)

Source: http://affinitymagazine.us/