LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Independent Record Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180
History
Founded in 1867, the Independent Record is a print newspaper serving the Helena area of Montana.
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Funded by / Ownership
The paper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which according to Open Secrets has donated 88% of it money to Republican politicians since 1990. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Independent Record covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Helena region. For national news they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Independent Record always sources its information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left-leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the right. In general, they report news factually and with little bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate the Independent Record Least Biased due to a mostly balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 4/15/2018) Updated (4/22/2020)
Source: https://helenair.com/
Last Updated on April 22, 2020 by Media Bias Fact Check
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