LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate El Tecolote as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
El Tecolote is a nonprofit news publication based in San Francisco, California. According to its about page, “El Tecolote is the voice of San Francisco’s “pueblo.” We answer questions and report on news that shape the lives of Latinx people who live or work in the city. Located in the heart of Mission District, we document and amplify the community’s vibrant role in the city’s political, art and cultural scene.“
The El Tecolote subscribes to the standards of editorial independence adopted by the Institute for Nonprofit News, which currently has 450 members. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a consortium founded in 2009 to support nonprofit journalism focused on investigative and public service reporting.
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Funded by / Ownership
El Tecolote is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and grants.
Analysis / Bias
El Tecolote engages in investigative journalism and community news reporting, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and inequality concerns. Its reports focus on state politics and policy. Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language, such as this ICE operation near Oakland school causes lockdown, car crash. All stories reviewed relied on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like the Associated Press.
Editorially, story selection and opinion pieces, such as “It was terrible”: Latinx drag queen Hilary Rivers released from ICE detention after getting asylum favoring the left. They also promote social justice and environmental concerns, which are views favored by the left.
In general, El Tecolote is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate El Tecolote as Left-Center biased based on its political reporting and editorial positions, which moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/01/2025)
Source: https://eltecolote.org/
Last Updated on December 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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