LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate InvestigateWest as left-center biased based on its editorial positions that typically align with the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to their thorough sourcing and clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
InvestigateWest is a nonprofit news organization established in 2009 by former Seattle Post-Intelligencer journalists after the paper’s closure. They focus on critical local issues like protecting the environment, ensuring the government and businesses are accountable, and keeping the public healthy. They prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They collaborate with media outlets like The New York Times to bring attention to critical regional issues. InvestigateWest is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
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Funded by / Ownership
InvestigateWest is a nonprofit primarily funded by individual donations and foundation grants. They prioritize transparency and disclose significant donors on their website. No single entity holds ownership control, ensuring editorial independence and freedom from undue influence. Jacob Fries serves as InvestigateWest’s Executive Director. You can find the full team list here.
Analysis / Bias
InvestigateWest focuses on in-depth investigative journalism, addressing critical regional issues. This analysis examines their work for bias, the evidence cited, and ideological leanings.
The opening line of the first article, titled “How a New Idaho Superintendent is Tapping Far-right Connections to Refashion a School District,” suggests a left-leaning bias by portraying right-wing politics negatively and uses emotionally loaded language such as “Teachers flee the small district, fearing the impact of a right-wing politician’s appointment.” However, the article maintains factual accuracy, drawing from credible sources like Idaho Statesman, KTVB – Boise News, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Coeur d’Alene Press, The Republican (Masslive.com and Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
In the piece “Biden’s Administration is Still Denying Immigrants Citizenship for Working in legal cannabis,” the title contains emotionally loaded language and carries a critical tone towards the Biden administration’s policies. This critical perspective, primarily when directed at a Democratic administration, does not straightforwardly align with traditional liberal bias. The article’s focus on immigrants’ challenges in the context of legal cannabis and its criticism of current policies suggest a concern for immigrant rights and drug policy reform. These topics are typically associated with liberal viewpoints. However, the article’s critical stance towards the Biden administration demonstrates a willingness to hold leaders accountable, regardless of their political affiliation, a hallmark of balanced journalism. Regarding sourcing, it effectively cites evidence from real-life cases, legal expert opinions, and statements from U.S. senators and immigration advocates. It maintains balance by presenting varied viewpoints and sourcing from dhs.gov, Wyden.senate.gov, boyle.house.gov, and cannabis.colorado.gov.
Generally, InvestigateWest leans left in its editorial stance and framing and consistently supports its reports with credible sources.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate InvestigateWest as left-center biased based on its editorial positions that typically align with the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to their thorough sourcing and clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 01/18/2024)
Source: invw.org
Last Updated on April 5, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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