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, we rate Bacon’s Rebellion as right-biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that align with a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to evidence of misrepresenting the consensus of science and one-sided reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Bacon’s Rebellion is a Virginia-based conservative news and opinion website focusing on state and local governance, economics, and education. It was founded by James A. Bacon, who frequently contributes editorials and analysis pieces.
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Funded by / Ownership
The website does not disclose ownership or funding sources. While it features various contributors, there is no transparency regarding financial backing. It is assumed to be owned by James Bacon.
Analysis / Bias
Bacon’s Rebellion is a strongly right-leaning opinion and analysis site. It publishes content critical of progressive policies, government spending, and higher education.
For example, the article “How to Create a Leftist Monoculture: Rising Scholars” argues that diversity and equity programs are ideological indoctrination tools, portraying them negatively without considering counterarguments. Similarly, “Woke World Watch” highlights various progressive initiatives, often framing them as overreaches.
The website also engages in climate change skepticism, as seen in “No Climate Crisis, Very Little Climate Change”, where the author disputes mainstream scientific consensus on climate change.
Bacon’s Rebellion has also published articles that mislead on Covid-19 such as this “COVID-19 a Danger to Individuals but Not an Existential Threat to Society” minimizes the pandemic’s impact, contradicting public health consensus. Another “Northam’s Scare Tactics” criticizes vaccination mandates as overreach, despite scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness.
While some articles cite credible sources, many rely on opinion-driven arguments rather than well-researched journalism. While it provides insight into conservative viewpoints on Virginia policy, it rarely features left-leaning perspectives and does not always ground arguments in verifiable research.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Bacon’s Rebellion as right-biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that align with a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to evidence of misrepresenting the consensus of science and one-sided reporting. (D. Van Zandt 02/19/2025)
Source: https://www.baconsrebellion.com/
Last Updated on February 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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