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 Capital Gazette Left-Center biased based on left-leaning editorial positions and 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: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Capital Gazette, which includes The Capital, Maryland Gazette, and Crofton-West County, is a daily newspaper founded in 1884. The Capital Gazette covers news, sports, food and entertainment, politics, and opinions in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Funded by / Ownership
David Smith, executive chairman of Sinclair and owner of over 180 local stations, acquired The Baltimore Sun, Capital Gazette, and several other Maryland publications in January 2024 from Tribune Publishing, previously owned by Alden Global Capital’s MediaNews Group, with conservative commentator Armstrong Williams as a minority shareholder. The Capital Gazette is funded via a subscription and advertising model.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Capital Gazette publishes news stories related to the Maryland capital Annapolis and the surrounding area. The Capital Gazette uses emotionally loaded headlines such as “Democratic primary results rattle foundation of Mike Miller’s presidency of Maryland Senate” and “Maryland civil rights advocates rally, denounce Supreme Court decision to uphold Trump’s travel ban.” Most news stories are written by contract reporters who utilize credible sources such as the Baltimore Sun, interviews, and large blocks of quotes.
A review of editorial columns reveals a left-leaning bias in favor of Democratic candidates and policies and negative toward Republicans Analysis: The midterm stakes are clear — election deniers will be on many ballots. In general, news reporting is factual and holds a left-leaning editorial bias.
However, with a change in ownership with known ties to conservative causes, it is not yet clear what impact it will have on the editorial direction of the Capital Gazette. For example, Tax records show Smith’s foundation has donated to the conservative group Project Veritas, which is best known for making hidden camera stings on media and liberal figures.
MBFC will update the bias rating as we monitor the direction of the paper.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Capital Gazette Left-Center biased based on left-leaning editorial positions and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 6/28/2018) Updated (01/18/2024)
Source: https://www.capitalgazette.com/
Last Updated on January 18, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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