LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Alameda Post as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and 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
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Alameda Post is a nonprofit investigative news publication in Alameda, California. According to its about page, “The Alameda Post serves the community by reporting current news and information, promoting community groups, diversity, and cultural awareness, and preserving Alameda’s history for future generations.”
The Alameda Post subscribes to the standards of editorial independence adopted by the Institute for Nonprofit News, which currently has 450 members. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a consortium founded in 2009 to support nonprofit journalism focused on investigative and public service reporting.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Alameda Post is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and grants.
Analysis / Bias
The Alameda Post engages in investigative journalism and community news reporting, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and inequality concerns. Its reports focus on the community in Alameda. Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language, such as this Alameda Food Bank Supporters Rally to Oppose CEQA Lawsuit. Like most others, this story is thorough, relying on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like the Associated Press and the LA Times.
Editorially, they do not have a dedicated opinion section; however, many reports, such as Stand Up for Pride, favor the left. They also promote social justice and environmental concerns, which are views favored by the left.
In general, the Alemeda Post is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Alameda Post as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and 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 09/24/2024)
Source: https://alamedapost.com/
Last Updated on September 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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