LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Assigned Media is a niche, advocacy-aligned news site focused on transgender issues. It is rated Left Biased due to consistent progressive issue framing and editorial stance, and Mostly Factual for transparent ownership/fiscal sponsorship, generally adequate sourcing in news posts, and the presence of clearly labeled, strongly opinionated commentary.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.3)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Assigned Media is a transgender-focused news site founded by journalist Evan Urquhart, who notes past bylines at major outlets and a 2025 Knight Science Journalism fellowship at MIT.
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Funded by / Ownership
Assigned lists its founder and provides a contact email, stating that the Alternative Newsweekly Foundation is the fiscally sponsoring organization. It also offers reader support options via Support and a Newsletter. No physical address is listed on the site.
Analysis / Bias
Assigned Media’s coverage frames trans rights as civil rights issues and frequently criticizes anti-trans policies and figures. Examples include roundups and original reporting, such as Queer Authors Withdraw From Writing Prize En Masse Over Inclusion of Self-Proclaimed TERF, a strongly worded opinion piece, JAMES DOBSON IS DEAD. AND HE’S GOING TO HELL., and a news roundup Trump’s Anti-Trans Theatrics and Threats Test Maine and California.
The site combines original reporting and aggregation, featuring consistent advocacy framing and occasional coarse language in opinion pieces. However, all articles reviewed were sourced correctly, and although left-biased, they were fact-based.
Failed fact checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Assigned Media is a niche, advocacy-aligned news site focused on transgender issues. It is rated Left Biased due to consistent progressive issue framing and editorial stance, and Mostly Factual for transparent ownership/fiscal sponsorship, generally adequate sourcing in news posts, and the presence of clearly labeled, strongly opinionated commentary. (D. Van Zandt 09/01/2025)
Source: https://www.assignedmedia.org/
Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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