Courier Newsroom - Bias and Credibility

QUESTIONABLE SOURCE

A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no sourcing of credible information, a complete lack of transparency, and/or is fake news. Fake News is the deliberate attempt to publish hoaxes and/or disinformation for profit or influence (Learn More). Sources listed in the Questionable Category may be very untrustworthy and should be fact-checked on a per-article basis. Please note sources on this list are not considered fake news unless specifically written in the reasoning section for that source. See all Questionable sources.

Overall, we rate the Courier Newsroom as Left-Center Biased due to its alignment with progressive viewpoints and Democratic policies, which are consistently reflected in its content. We also rate them as Questionable and Mixed for factual reporting based on hosting a network of numerous imposter local news sites.

Detailed Report

Questionable Reasoning: Imposter Site, Propaganda
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.0)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.1)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY

History

Courier Newsroom is a digital media network founded in 2019 with the goal of delivering progressive news aimed at informing and engaging underserved communities. The platform operates multiple state-focused outlets, such as Cardinal & Pine (North Carolina), The Copper Courier (Arizona), and The Keystone (Pennsylvania). These outlets focus on issues affecting local communities, such as healthcare, labor, and education. Courier Newsroom presents itself as a counter to right-leaning news networks and misinformation by providing a progressive lens on local and national stories.

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Funded by / Ownership

Courier Newsroom is owned by Good Information Inc., a public benefit corporation based in Delaware and Washington, D.C. Good Information Inc. has received financial backing from high-profile investors such as Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. Courier Newsroom is supported by a mix of funding sources, including philanthropic contributions and reader donations.

Analysis / Bias

Courier Newsroom is categorized as having a Left-Center Bias due to its consistent promotion of progressive viewpoints and alignment with Democratic Party policies. For example, it has published articles such as “How the first votes of the new Congress show what Hill Republicans think about women,” which highlights Republican policies negatively. However, another article, “Rep. Becca Balint: I’m a Queer Progressive Member of Congress, and I’m Attending Donald Trump’s Inauguration,” does attempt to showcase a balance by presenting the perspective of a progressive politician attending an event associated with a conservative figure.

Courier Newsroom’s state-based outlets often resemble traditional local news platforms but primarily produce content from a progressive perspective. Critics argue that this design can mislead readers unfamiliar with its political orientation. MBFC labels these sources as imposter sites.

Editorially, local news is reported with minimal bias; however, all op-eds reviewed favor the left and sometimes denigrate the right. In general, this is a left-leaning imposter website that promotes Democratic Party propaganda and lacks transparency.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years.

Overall, we rate the Courier Newsroom as Left-Center Biased due to its alignment with progressive viewpoints and Democratic policies, which are consistently reflected in its content. We also rate them as Questionable and Mixed for factual reporting based on hosting a network of numerous imposter local news sites. (M. Huitsing 01/20/2025)

Source: https://couriernewsroom.com/

Last Updated on January 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check