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 the Fort Worth Report as Left-Center biased due to editorial positions moderately favoring the left. We rate its reporting as highly factual due to its reliance on credible sources, primary data, and well-rounded perspectives.
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: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Fort Worth Report was launched in 2021 as a nonprofit news organization reporting local issues affecting Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas. Its coverage includes governance, education, housing, business, and the environment, with a mission to engage the community and provide transparency and accountability in journalism.
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Funded by / Ownership
Fort Worth Report operates as a nonprofit organization funded by donations, grants, and philanthropic contributions. It has also received a $1.1 million grant from the American Journalism Project, which supports its financial sustainability.
Analysis / Bias
Fort Worth Report maintains a balanced reporting approach with a commitment to presenting multiple perspectives. For example, in “Volunteers Hit the Streets to Document Tarrant’s Homeless Population: ‘Everybody Counts,'” the report explores the annual Point-In-Time count of homeless individuals in Tarrant County. It features voices from volunteers, local officials, and data from the Texas Homeless Network, presenting the issue with depth and neutrality.
In another article, “Tarrant activists prepare for new political era under second Trump term,” the publication balances perspectives from activists critical of Trump’s policies with those of political analysts and supporters.
Editorially, a review of opinion pieces and story selection reveals that more moderately favor the left like this: Fort Worth again scores 100 for LGBTQ inclusiveness. In general, the outlet regularly cites primary sources, government data, and interviews and avoids reliance on anonymous or unverifiable claims.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Fort Worth Report as Left-Center biased due to editorial positions moderately favoring the left. We rate its reporting as highly factual due to its reliance on credible sources, primary data, and well-rounded perspectives. (M. Huitsing 01/26/2025)
Source: https://fortworthreport.org/
Last Updated on January 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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