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.
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Overall, we rate the Beaumont Enterprise Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.1)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Beaumont Enterprise is an American daily newspaper serving the Beaumont, Texas, area. It covers local, national, business, sports, and political news.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Beaumont Enterprise is owned by Hearst Communications, which owns newspapers, magazines, television channels, and television stations, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, and Esquire. According to Open Secrets, Hearst donated 61% to Republican candidates and causes in 2024. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Beaumont Enterprise reports local news through journalists with minimal bias such as this: Two men indicted for September homicide in Beaumont. The national news is derived from other Hearst papers and the Associated Press.
Editorially, a review of op-eds shows that slightly more favor the left. Generally, straight news is presented with low bias and proper sourcing, while editorial content slightly favors the left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Beaumont Enterprise Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/21/2024)
Last Updated on December 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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