LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise is a newspaper that serves Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. examiner-enterprise.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. 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. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Bartlesville, Oklahoma, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this MedWise opens new urgent care center in Bartlesville. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.
Editorially, The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented, such as this that favors the left: The MAGA Perversion of Patriotism. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/27/2023)
Source: https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/
Last Updated on December 27, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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