Berkeleyside – Bias and Credibility

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 Berkeleyside Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Launched in late 2009, Berkeleyside is a local news site reporting on Berkeley and the East Bay of California. Berkeleyside was founded by Tracey Taylor, Lance Knobel, and Frances Dinkelspiel.  Frances Dinkelspiel is also the editor of the Berkeleyside.

Berkeleyside’s coverage features news, culture, arts, and entertainment.

Read our profile on the United States government and media.

Funded by / Ownership

According to their about page, Berkeleyside is a B Corporation (B Corp) which is defined as “a certified B Corps. B is for “benefit,” and B Corps is a new global designation for sustainable businesses.” Revenue is derived through advertising and donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Berkeleyside’s editorial position states Berkeleyside does not endorse political candidates. Berkeleyside utilizes neutral wording in headlines such as “Gov. Brown pardons Berkeley Ecology Center employee at risk of deportation,” however, in the body of the article, they typically present left-leaning perspectives. Editorial and opinion pieces often favor the left. Berkeleyside usually sources via quotations and utilizes credible sources such as NPR (kqed.org ). They also use sources not known to us, such as advancingjustice-alc.org.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, We rate Berkeleyside Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and clean fact check record. (M. Huitsing 5/5/2018) Updated (03/25/2022)

Source: https://www.berkeleyside.com/