LEAST BIASED
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.
- Independent Political Report is a niche news site covering third-party politics. It features factual, well-sourced reporting, with an editorial emphasis on inclusion of Greens, Libertarians, and other outsider candidates. While its story selection favors critiques of Democrats, Republicans, and Trump, its framing is consistent with its mission rather than partisan favoritism. It is rated as Least Biased and High Factual in terms of reporting reliability.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Independent Political Report was founded in 2008 by Jason “G.E.” Seagraves to cover U.S. third-party and independent politics. Since then, it has published over 21,000 stories and hosted hundreds of thousands of reader comments. It is now operated by the Outsider Media Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting coverage of lesser-known political movements.
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Funded by / Ownership
IPR is run by Outsider Media Foundation and supported through donations and advertising. It is editorially independent and non-profit.
Analysis / Bias
IPR consistently prioritizes third-party perspectives. For example, it reported that Michael Feinstein urged Politico to include the California Green Party nominee, framing the exclusion as a voter-rights issue. Similarly, it highlighted the Libertarian Party of West Virginia opposing Governor Morrisey’s National Guard deployment, quoting state party officials and contextualizing with national “Defend the Guard” campaigns.
Its op-ed section consistently demonstrates a theme of skepticism toward both Democrats and Republicans, often criticizing the two-party system itself. Some pieces favor Green priorities (climate, electoral reform), while others support Libertarian positions (non-intervention, civil liberties). Editorial tone is not explicitly anti-Trump, but it is strongly critical of Trump’s federal overreach and of the Democratic establishment’s exclusion of third parties. Thus, bias tends to tilt toward outsider politics rather than any one party. However, there is more coverage of Libertarian politics overall. This is perhaps due to them being a larger party with more reach.
Coverage is factual and straightforward, relying on official statements and mainstream reporting. Its niche focus on independent and third-party politics means story selection is not “balanced” in the traditional sense, but it avoids misinformation and applies consistent editorial standards.
Failed Fact Checks
- No failed fact checks have been recorded.
Independent Political Report is a niche news site covering third-party politics. It features factual, well-sourced reporting, with an editorial emphasis on inclusion of Greens, Libertarians, and other outsider candidates. While its story selection favors critiques of Democrats, Republicans, and Trump, its framing is consistent with its mission rather than partisan favoritism. It is rated as Least Biased and High Factual in terms of reporting reliability. (D. Van Zandt 08/23/2025)
Source: https://independentpoliticalreport.com/
Last Updated on August 23, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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