RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, the Alaska Landmine is rated Right Biased due to its frequent use of charged language, commentary-driven reporting, and story selection that consistently challenge progressive political figures and institutions. Despite its rhetorical style and blending of news and opinion, the outlet generally includes sourcing and has no known fact-checking failures, earning a Mostly Factual rating.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.9)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (4.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Alaska Landmine was founded in 2017 by Jeff Landfield, who describes the outlet as a fast-paced and entertaining political news site focused on stories that other Alaska media “don’t always report,” as stated on its about page. The site is based in Anchorage and has grown notably through legislative coverage, commentary, and personality-driven features. It is owned and operated by Speedogate Media, part of the Landfield Global Group.
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Funded by / Ownership
It is owned and operated by Speedogate Media, part of the Landfield Global Group, and generates revenue through display advertising and paid subscriptions offered on its subscription page. There is no disclosure of institutional donors or external funding partners beyond standard ad and subscriber revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Although the Alaska Landmine presents itself as nonpartisan, its coverage consistently reflects a strong right-leaning editorial voice that blends reporting with aggressive commentary. The outlet is currently involved in a defamation lawsuit, reported externally in this article, which highlights repeated disputes over tone and accuracy in its public characterizations of officials.
Reporting often incorporates loaded language, such as in Landfield’s piece criticizing Adam Crum, which uses descriptors like “crooked” and “loose” to frame political actors.
Another article, attacking the First Alaskans Institute, relies heavily on rhetoric, referring to opponents as “anti-development lunatics” and framing institutional decisions as capitulation. Similarly, the piece on Mayor LaFrance’s inauguration, found here, uses highly charged ideological labels and offers minimal separation between news reporting and opinion.
While the outlet frequently links to public documents and official statements, its narrative framing consistently aligns with anti-progressive actors, environmental opposition groups, and left-leaning municipal leadership. The combination of one-sided topic selection and highly subjective characterization supports a Right Bias rating.
Failed Fact Checks
- A review of IFCN-participating fact-checkers found no verified failed fact checks for the Alaska Landmine.
Overall, the Alaska Landmine is rated Right Biased due to its frequent use of charged language, commentary-driven reporting, and story selection that consistently challenge progressive political figures and institutions. Despite its rhetorical style and blending of news and opinion, the outlet generally includes sourcing and has no known fact-checking failures, earning a Mostly Factual rating. (D. Van Zandt 11/26/2025)
Source: https://alaskalandmine.com/
Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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