Daily Journal (Missouri) – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, we rate the Daily Journal Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Daily Journal is a print newspaper serving St. Francois County, Ste. Genevieve County, Reynolds County, Jefferson County, Iron County, and Washington County in Missouri.

The Daily Journal is based in the United States. Read our profile on the USA government’s influence on media.

Funded by / Ownership

The paper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which according to Open Secrets, has donated 88% of its money to Republican politicians since 1990. The paper is funded through an online advertising and subscription model.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Daily Journal covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Missouri region. For national news, they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Daily Journal always sources its information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left-leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the left.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Daily Journal Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 4/13/2018) Updated (08/19/2022)

Source: https://dailyjournalonline.com