LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Bunk History as Left-Center biased based on story selection and perspective that moderately favor the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing in some stories.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Bunk History is an online platform launched in 2017 by the University of Richmond. It curates and presents historical content in an engaging way, linking the past to contemporary issues. The site aggregates materials from various sources, including articles, videos, and documents, to foster connections between different historical narratives. Its mission is to challenge traditional interpretations of history and highlight diverse perspectives.
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Bunk History is a project at the University of Richmond that receives funding from the university.
Analysis / Bias
Bunk History emphasizes critical thinking and the intersection of history with current social and political issues. Its content, sourced from academic and reputable publications, seeks to present a wide variety of viewpoints and encourages users to explore nuanced historical connections. The platform does not exhibit a significant political bias but focuses on presenting history through a lens that includes diverse voices and underrepresented topics. For example, exhibits cover racial history, politics, and the environment, presenting material with a progressive slant toward inclusivity and historical reinterpretation.
Articles and headlines on original reporting contain moderately loaded language like this Matters of Life and Death. While this story is accurate their no hyperlinks to verify information. The website also curates news from other sources like Slate, The Conversation and Daily Beast.
Editorially, more stories favor the left and often portray Trump, nationalism, and conservativism negatively, such as this Far-Right Extremism Dominates the GOP. It Didn’t Start — And Won’t End — With Trump. Again, this site is not overtly political in nature, but it does seem to moderately favor the left politically.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Bunk History as Left-Center biased based on story selection and perspective that moderately favor the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing in some stories. (D. Van Zandt 09/08/2024)
Source: https://www.bunkhistory.org/
Last Updated on September 8, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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