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.
- Overall, we rate Below The Belt(Way) Left Biased based on its progressive editorial stance and Mostly Factual in reporting due to consistent use of credible sources, despite its one-sided perspective.
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: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2025, Beltway.News is a daily Substack newsletter written by Camaron Stevenson, a national correspondent for Courier Newsroom. Branded as “Below the Belt(way),” the newsletter provides political reporting, commentary, and video content from Washington, DC.
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Below The Belt(Way) is owned and produced by Courier Newsroom, a civic media company with a mission to inform communities through fact-based reporting. The newsletter is hosted on Substack and supported through subscriptions, reader contributions, and Courier’s broader funding model.
Analysis / Bias
Below The Belt(Way) features strong left-leaning political perspectives, especially in coverage of Donald Trump and Republican officials. For example, “Trump’s solution to the Epstein scandal? Lowering the age of adulthood” frames Trump’s rhetoric as extreme and highlights its potential policy consequences.
Similarly, “The next national strike should be over the Epstein Files” critiques the administration for concealing evidence and calls for mass protest, while “Texas tries to oust elected officials through legal gerrymandering and illegal schemes” portrays Republican efforts as unlawful and antidemocratic.
Although the tone is clearly progressive and critical of conservatives, the newsletter frequently cites mainstream and credible sources such as Wired, NPR, and government reports. Stories often include direct quotes, official statements, and context that support factual accuracy. However, the reliance on Courier’s broader editorial framing and consistent omission of conservative counterpoints reflects a partisan presentation.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Below The Belt(Way) Left Biased based on its progressive editorial stance and Mostly Factual in reporting due to consistent use of credible sources, despite its one-sided perspective. (D. Van Zandt 08/16/2025)
Source: https://www.beltway.news/
Last Updated on August 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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