LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Athens Messanger as Least biased based on neutral straight news reporting with minimal editorializing of content. 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
The Athens Messanger is a daily newspaper published in Athens, Ohio. The paper covers news and crime reports in the Athens region.
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Funded by / Ownership
The newspaper is owned by Adams Publishing Group, which holds over one hundred papers across the USA. Stephen Adams is the owner and donates to Republicans, raising 1 million dollars for George W. Bush in 2000. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Athens Messanger covers local news through journalists with minimal bias in wording, such as this Ohio Redistricting Commission members maintain innocence on contempt. Local news relies on quotes, interviews, and accounts as sourcing. National and world news comes directly from the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Athens Messanger rarely publishes op-eds and generally reports news with minimal opining. Finally, they are fact-based and demonstrate low bias in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Athens Messanger as Least biased based on neutral straight news reporting with minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/10/2022)
Source: https://www.athensmessenger.com/
Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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