LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Indianapolis Star Least Biased based on slightly conservative editorials and liberal-leaning opinion pieces that strike a balance. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Indianapolis Star is a morning daily broadsheet newspaper that began publishing on June 6, 1903. It has won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting twice, in 1975 and 1991.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Indianapolis Star is owned by Gannett (Gatehouse Media), which publishes USA Today. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger the companies retained the Gannett name. The newspaper is funded through advertising and paid subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Indianapolis Star covers local news through journalists with minimal bias in reporting such as this, Indiana coronavirus updates: State reports 7 new deaths, 251 more cases. National and international news comes from other Gatehouse/Gannett publications and the Associated Press. In general, news reporting is low-biased and factual.
Editorially, the Indianapolis Star has long been known as a conservative paper; however, since 2012, they have not endorsed Presidential Candidates. A thorough review of editorials and opinion pieces reveals a mostly balanced left-right selection, with a few more opinion pieces favoring the left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None
Overall, we rate the Indianapolis Star Least Biased based on slightly conservative editorials and liberal-leaning opinion pieces that strike a balance. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 7/29/2016) Updated (01/09/2023)
Source: https://www.indystar.com/
Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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