Green Bay Press-Gazette - Bias and Credibility

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate the Green Bay Press-Gazette Least Biased based on balanced story selection and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information.

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 1866, The Green Bay Press-Gazette is a broadsheet newspaper whose primary coverage is of northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Green Bay Press-Gazette is owned by Gannett Company, which owns over 100 newspapers across the USA as part of its USA Today Network. The Press-Gazette is funded through subscriptions and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Green Bay Press-Gazette covers local news via journalists and national/international news through USA Today and the Associated Press. There is minimal use of loaded language in news headlines, and all information is properly sourced.

Editorially, they have tended to endorse Republican candidates such as John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012. Further, the opinion pages provide a balance of opinions that do not lean too far to the right or left.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Green Bay Press-Gazette Least Biased based on balanced story selection and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 11/13/2018) Updated (12/02/2022)

Source: https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com

Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check