Alabama Reflector is rated Left with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Alabama Reflector Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean Fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-5.9)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Alabama Reflector is an online news website from Alabama. Their about statement reads, “The Alabama Reflector is an independent nonprofit website covering politics and policy in our state. We look at the problems affecting Alabamians, and search for solutions.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Alabama Reflector is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. States Newsroom publishes numerous other publications. The Alabama Reflector is transparent as they link to the States Newsroom donors page. Initially, when they launched, they got fiscal sponsorship from the Hopewell Foundation; however, once the IRS approved their application for 501(c)(3) charity certification, they severed their ties with the Hopewell Foundation. There has been criticism of their involvement with the Hopewell Foundation, and they have responded here.
Analysis / Bias
Alabama Reflector publishes original news reporting on politics and policy from Alabama. Coverage focuses on the legislature, the environment, and how national policy affects the people of Alabama. Articles and headlines promote liberal perspectives through moderate, loaded language New AI in medicine graduate program approved at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
They properly source, linking to credible sources such as whitehouse.gov, Washington Post, Politico, Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), and bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Editorially, opinion pieces favor the left, such as this EPA formally denies Alabama’s plan for coal ash waste. On the issues, Alabama Reflector promotes LGBT equality and has concerns about climate change. Finally, they frequently report negatively on Republican politicians, such as this Angry Trump pledges to appeal ‘this scam’ conviction, Republicans vow resistance. The Alabama Reflector generally reports news factually; however, story selection and op-eds strongly favor a progressive/liberal perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Alabama Reflector-Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/17/2024) Updated (07/31/2026)
Source: https://alabamareflector.com/
Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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