Akron Beacon Journal is rated Left-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate the Akron Beacon Journal Left-Center biased based on 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 (-2.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1839, the Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper in Ohio, United States. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Akron Beacon Journal is owned by USA TODAY Co., Inc., the newly renamed parent company formerly known as the Gannett Company, which controls the USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Akron Beacon Journal covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Akron, Ohio area. Local news is reported with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this City of Akron launches Racial Equity and Social Justice Task Force. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Akron Beacon Journal traditionally endorses Democratic candidates. Additionally, op-eds tend to moderately favor the left Editorial: What will it take to reduce violence in Akron?. In general, the news is reported factually and with moderate left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate the Akron Beacon Journal Left-Center biased based on 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 10/7/2016) Updated (07/31/2026)
Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/
Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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