LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Detroit Metro Times Left Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1980, The Detroit Metro Times is an alternative weekly located in Detroit, Michigan. It is the largest circulating weekly newspaper in the metro Detroit area.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Detroit Metro Times is owned by Euclid Media Group, which owns several alternative newspapers in the USA. Revenue is derived from advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Detroit Metro Times covers local arts, food, culture, music, entertainment, and news for the Detroit Area. Local news is generally reported via staff writers, with some in-depth pieces. Straight news uses minimally loaded words such as this: Whitmer set to veto Senate’s ban on abortion procedure. News stories are generally sourced through quotes, first-hand accounts, or hyperlinks.
Editorially, the Detroit Metro Times leans strongly left with opinion pieces such as these: We should all be embarrassed by Betsy DeVos’ 60 Minutes interview and 5 bullshit claims at Trump’s raucous rally in Grand Rapids.
Generally, story selection favors the left, and opinion-oriented pieces use strong emotional wording to denigrate the right. Most information is sourced properly.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Detroit Metro Times Left Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/15/2019) Updated (12/20/2022)
Source: https://www.metrotimes.com
Last Updated on December 20, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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