LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Foster’s Daily Democrat Least Biased based on slightly conservative editorials and liberal-leaning opinion pieces that strike a balance. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
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 1873, Foster’s Daily Democrat is a daily broadsheet newspaper serving southeast New Hampshire and southwest Maine.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Foster’s Daily Democrat is owned by Gannett (Gatehouse Media), which publishes USA Today. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. The newspaper is funded through advertising and paid subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Foster’s Daily Democrat covers local news through journalists with minimal bias in reporting such as this, Name of Sanford city worker killed not yet being released. National and international news comes from other Gatehouse publications and the Associated Press. In general, news reporting is low-biased and factual.
Editorially, Foster’s has long been known as a conservative paper; however, in 2016, they endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for President. A thorough review of editorials and opinion pieces reveals a mostly balanced left-right selection, with a few more opinion pieces favoring the left.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Foster’s Daily Democrat Least Biased based on slightly conservative editorials and liberal-leaning opinion pieces that strike a balance. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/26/2019)
Source: https://www.fosters.com/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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