LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Ettingermentum as Left Biased due to its consistently partisan commentary, ideological framing, and activist-style political analysis. We also rate the site Mostly Factual because while the commentary often references real events and historical context, the absence of author transparency, limited sourcing, and opinion-heavy presentation prevent a higher factual reporting rating.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.4)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Ettingermentum is an independent Substack-based newsletter focused on American politics, elections, and history from a left-wing perspective. The site launched as a commentary-driven publication and publishes long-form political analysis, opinion essays, and podcast content. The author writes under the pseudonym “ettingermentum,” and no real name, biography, or professional background is disclosed on the site’s About page.
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Funded by / Ownership
Ettingermentum is operated as an independent Substack newsletter and is funded through reader subscriptions, as indicated by its subscription prompts and podcast offerings on Substack. The true identity of the owner/editor is not disclosed, and there is no transparency page outlining finances, affiliations, or editorial governance.
Analysis / Bias
Ettingermentum is a clearly opinionated political commentary outlet advocating from a left-wing ideological perspective. The site primarily publishes long-form essays analyzing U.S. political parties, elections, and leadership through an explicitly progressive lens, often criticizing centrist Democrats and Republican figures alike.
Articles such as The Art of the Fold, Who Should Replace Schumer and Jeffries?, and Donald Trump Is the Worst President of All Time rely heavily on rhetorical argumentation, ideological interpretation, and normative judgments rather than neutral reporting. While the author frequently references political history, polling trends, and recent events, these references are selectively framed to support a predetermined left-leaning ideological conclusion. The publication does not present balanced counterarguments and functions as an analysis-and-opinion platform rather than a traditional news source.
Failed Fact Checks
- No failed fact checks by IFCN-approved fact-checkers were found. However, the lack of transparency regarding authorship and sourcing limits independent verification.
Overall, we rate Ettingermentum as Left Biased due to its consistently partisan commentary, ideological framing, and activist-style political analysis. We also rate the site Mostly Factual because while the commentary often references real events and historical context, the absence of author transparency, limited sourcing, and opinion-heavy presentation prevent a higher factual reporting rating. (D. Van Zandt 12/18/2025)
Source: https://www.ettingermentum.news/
Last Updated on December 18, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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