These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased sources. Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
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Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hazleton Standard-Speaker is a newspaper published in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, United States. The paper covers news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion for Hazleton and the surrounding area. citizensvoice.com serves as the domain for the online version of the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Times-Shamrock Communication owns and publishes the Hazleton Standard-Speaker. They publish newspapers, radio stations, and information-based websites in North Eastern Pennsylvania. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Hazleton Standard-Speaker reports on news, sports, weather, crime, and entertainment for the greater Hazelton, Pennsylvania region. Reporters demonstrate minimal bias when reporting local news, such as this One person treated for smoke inhalation following fire Saturday in West Hazleton. Further, the website publishes national and international news from the Associated Press. Finally, all information is sourced via first-person accounts or credible media.
Editorially, the Hazleton Standard-Speaker reasonably represents both sides. A review of editorial articles demonstrates a reasonable low bias; however, slightly more op-eds favor the right. While more op-eds favor the right, liberal perspectives have fair representation; therefore, they earn a least biased rating on the right side of the scale. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Hazleton Standard-Speaker Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 03/26/2023)
Source: https://www.standardspeaker.com/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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