These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may use strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
LEFT BIAS
- Overall, we rate the Idaho Capital Sun Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Idaho Capital Sun is an online news website from Idaho. Their about statement reads, “The Idaho Capital Sun is a nonprofit news organization delivering accountability reporting on state government, politics and policy in the Gem state.”
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Funded by / Ownership
According to their about page, the Idaho Capital Sun is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. States Newsroom publishes 28 other publications. The Idaho Capital Sun is transparent as they link to the States Newsroom donors page. Initially, when they launched, they got fiscal sponsorship from the Hopewell Foundation; however, once the IRS approved their application for 501(c)(3) charity certification, they severed their ties with Hopewell Foundation. There has been criticism of their involvement with the Hopewell Foundation, and they have responded to the criticism here.
Analysis / Bias
The Idaho Capital Sun publishes original news reporting on politics and policy from Idaho. Coverage focuses on the legislature, the environment, and how national policy affects the people of Idaho. Articles and headlines promote liberal perspectives through moderate, loaded language A law meant to save lives of Idaho mothers is on the chopping block. Will lawmakers keep it?
They properly source, linking to credible sources such as whitehouse.gov, Washington Post, Politico, Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), and bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Editorially, opinion pieces favor the left, such as this Rural hospitals gird for unwinding of pandemic Medicaid coverage. On the issues, the Idaho Capital Sun promotes LGBT equality and has concerns about climate change. Finally, they frequently report negatively on Republican politicians, such as this Proposed rule would strip Idaho Republican women, youth of member votes on state committee. The Idaho Capital Sun generally reports news factually; however, story selection and op-eds strongly favor a liberal perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Idaho Capital Sun Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record. (M. Huitsing 02/21/2023)
Source: https://idahocapitalsun.com/
Last Updated on February 21, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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