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- Overall, we rate the Idaho Tribune as Far Right Biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda and conspiracy theories, the use of poor sources, and a lack of transparency with ownership.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The Idaho Tribune is a local media source focusing on news and issues relevant to Idaho. It emphasizes conservative viewpoints. The specific history of the Idaho Tribune, such as its founding date and key figures in its establishment, is not detailed on the About/Contact Page. However, the emphasis on local issues and events, such as activities in North Idaho College and the Kootenai Health saga, suggests a strong regional focus. The call to “support conservative news” and uphold “Christian Values that Idaho loves and cherishes” indicates a funding approach that appeals specifically to a conservative reader base.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Idaho Tribune’s ownership is unclear, but the Idaho Capital Sun reports it’s managed by David Reilly, an “alt-right propagandist” linked to Idaho’s far-right politics and the Idaho Freedom Foundation. While the Tribune doesn’t explicitly state a connection with the Idaho Freedom Foundation on its website, it has a section dedicated to news about the Foundation, indicating significant interest in Foundation-related topics.
The Idaho Tribune’s revenue model relies on multiple sources. It includes reader support through subscriptions and donations. Additionally, the platform generates income through advertising. The Tribune also engages in merchandise sales as part of its revenue strategy.
Analysis / Bias
The Idaho Tribune displays a distinct conservative bias, evident in its use of emotionally loaded language in headlines like “SELLOUTS,” “UNHINGED,” and “Ad Hominem Ad Nauseam.” This bias is also apparent in articles such as “Happy 4/20? Top 10 Reasons Why Marijuana Should NOT Be Legalized In Idaho” and “SHOCK POLL: 1 in 4 High School Students Now Identifies As LGBTQ — And We’re Supposed To Believe That Kids AREN’T Being Groomed?” Authored by Samantha Collins, reportedly a likely pseudonym with an AI-generated image, these articles showcase selective sourcing and a partisan stance.
Finally, another article How Agenda 21 Was Implemented In The United States attempts to link organizations like the Trilateral Commission, Bilderberg Group, and initiatives such as Agenda 21 and the Great Reset to a covert global conspiracy that lacks credible evidence and is based on misinterpretations. These entities, in reality, function as think tanks and discussion forums for global issues, operating transparently and without the sinister motives ascribed to them by conspiracy theorists.
The combination of poor sourcing, sensational language, the promotion of conspiracy theories, and a lack of ownership transparency makes this source questionable. The reporting often targets liberal or progressive actions, indicating a preference for conservative narratives and potential selective reporting. This approach, marked by sensational language and a clear editorial stance supporting conservative causes, suggests a right-leaning bias in the Idaho Tribune.
Failed Fact Checks
- They have not been fact-checked by a third-party fact-checker.
Overall, we rate the Idaho Tribune as Far Right Biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda and conspiracy theories, the use of poor sources, and a lack of transparency with ownership. (M. Huitsing 12/29/2023)
Source: https://www.idahotribune.org/
Last Updated on December 29, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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