RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in 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 conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Columbus Jewish News as Right-Center Biased due to its reliance on right-leaning wire services like JNS and its consistent framing favoring Israeli and Jewish communal perspectives. We rate its reporting as High for factual accuracy based on its use of credible wire sources and the absence of conspiratorial or false claims in its coverage.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Columbus Jewish News (CJN) is a nonprofit news organization based in Ohio, serving the Jewish communities of Central Ohio and beyond. CJN covers local Jewish community news, U.S. and international Jewish affairs, and culture through its weekly newspaper, website, and magazines, including Jstyle and The Source. It also publishes the Cleveland Jewish News and Akron Jewish News.
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Funded by / Owenership
CJN is owned by the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, a nonprofit organization. It is funded through subscriptions, advertising, foundation grants, and event sponsorships. According to its 2023 IRS Form 990, major funders include the Maltz Foundation, Maimonides Fund, Sam and Maria Miller Foundation, and Mandel Foundation. Donor-specific contribution amounts are not itemized in the 2023 filing. The publication is governed by a Board of Directors.
Analysis / Bias
The Columbus Jewish News maintains a tone consistent with conventional journalism in its local reporting but exhibits a right-center bias through its selection and syndication of national and international news. For example, the article Netanyahu, US envoy Witkoff discuss ongoing hostage talks is republished by Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), a wire service known for its strong pro-Israel stance and right-leaning perspectives. Similarly, stories such as “Trump administration restores student visas, but impact on pro-Palestinian protesters is unclear” are aggregated from feeds like the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), a more centrist but still pro-Israel source. The CJN explicitly states that its World section relies on syndicated news from such services.
Local reporting, such as New restaurant from Lieberman set to open in June remains fact-based and avoids partisan editorializing. However, the overall pattern in international and political coverage tends to emphasize Jewish communal concerns, Israeli security, and caution toward left-wing activism. This framing, combined with the predominant use of right-leaning or center-right syndication, positions the Columbus Jewish News as Right-Center Biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Columbus Jewish News as Right-Center Biased due to its reliance on right-leaning wire services like JNS and its consistent framing favoring Israeli and Jewish communal perspectives. We rate its reporting as High for factual accuracy based on its use of credible wire sources and the absence of conspiratorial or false claims in its coverage. (M. Huitsing 05/14/2025)
Source: https://www.columbusjewishnews.com/
Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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