LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Digital Journal as least biased and high for factual reporting based on proper sources and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Digital Journal is a Canadian Internet news service that blends professional contributions with user-submitted content focusing on Canada, the USA, and Europe. According to their about page, “Digital Journal is recognized as a pioneer and leader in social news, blending professional content with high-quality user-generated contributions to inform our audience about what’s happening around the world.”
Read our profile on Canadian Media and Government.
Funded by / Ownership
Digital Journal Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, owns the Digital Journal. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Digital Journal uses citizen journalists for news reporting and Op-Eds. All articles reviewed were well-sourced and used minimally loaded language such as this Australia will not send officials to Beijing Olympics: PM. Digital Journal also aggregates news from the least biased AFP, such as the one listed.
Editorially, op-eds are clearly labeled and usually favor the left, such as this Op-Ed: Trump gets his wish — A political Civil War is brewing in Georgia. In general, they republish the least biased AFP and minimize editorials.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Digital Journal as least biased and high for factual reporting based on proper sources and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 1/21/2018) Updated (03/08/2024)
Source: https://www.digitaljournal.com/
Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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