LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Idaho Statesman Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180
History
Founded in 1864, the Idaho Statesman is the largest circulating print newspaper in Idaho.
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Funded by / Ownership
The paper is owned by The Mcclatchy Company and funded through a subscription and advertising model.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Idaho Statesman covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Boise and greater Idaho region. For national news they use the McClatchy News Service, which we rate as least biased. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Idaho Statesman always sources their information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the left. The Idaho Statesman typically endorses Democratic candidates.
A factual search reveals they have never failed a fact check.
Overall, we rate the Idaho Statesman Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 5/5/2018) Updated (11/8/2018)
Source: http://www.idahostatesman.com
Last Updated on April 19, 2020 by Media Bias Fact Check
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