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 appealing 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 Charlotte Observer as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions advocating liberal policy. We also rate them 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 Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1886, The Charlotte Observer is a newspaper serving Charlotte, North Carolina, and its metro area. It has the largest circulation in North Carolina and South Carolina. They have won 5 Pulitzer prizes in their history.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Charlotte Observer is owned by Chatham Asset Management, a New Jersey-based hedge fund with a significant equity stake in Postmedia and majority ownership of American Media Inc., which owns the National Enquirer. David Pecker, who owns American Media, Inc., joined the Postmedia board and then resigned from the board of Postmedia in 2018 due to his involvement in hush payments on behalf of his “friends,” including President Trump and Harvey Weinstein. Advertising and subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Charlotte Observer covers local news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this: Microsoft to invest $24 million in Charlotte campus, creating over 400 high-paying jobs. National and international news is republished by the Associated Press. The website also features a politics section covering local and national politics, with many national stories coming from McClatchy DC.
Editorially, the Charlotte Observer has endorsed Democratic Presidential Candidates for over 40 years. A review of op-eds also favors liberal policy over-conservative. Generally, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias, while op-eds tend to lean left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Charlotte Observer as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions advocating liberal policy. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/16/2016) Updated (01/12/2024)
Last Updated on January 12, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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