LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Amarillo Globe-News Least biased based on low-biased straight news reporting and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1909, The Amarillo Globe-News is a daily broadsheet newspaper in Amarillo, Texas. The current publisher is Robert Granfeldt.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Amarillo Globe-News is owned by Gannett (Gatehouse Media), publishing USA Today. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. The newspaper is funded through advertising and paid subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In review, local news is covered through journalists with neutral wording such as this: Texas Tech system officials promote legislative agenda in Austin. National and World are derived from the Associated Press. All information is appropriately sourced. The Globe-News has a history of mainly endorsing Republican candidates; however, their op-ed page is mostly balanced in presenting both views.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Amarillo Globe-News Least biased based on low-biased straight news reporting and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 3/6/2019) Updated (02/06/2022)
Source: https://www.amarillo.com
Last Updated on February 6, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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