LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Kingston Daily Freeman as least biased based on sound journalism and balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Kingston Daily Freeman is a newspaper published in Kingston, New York, United States. dailyfreeman.com is the website for the paper covering local news, sports, crime, lifestyle, and opinion.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Kingston Daily Freeman is owned by MediaNews Group and published by Digital First Media, which publishes 190 newspapers across the USA. Digital First Media is owned by Alden Global Capital LLC, a New York-Based Hedge Fund described as “Vulture Capitalists” by former Denver Post writers for the cuts made to newsrooms. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Kingston Daily Freeman publishes local and regional news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this: Kingston railroad crossing at Foxhall Avenue closed until 4 p.m., city says. National and international news comes from the Associated Press and Washington Post.
Editorially, The Kingston Daily Freeman publishes an appropriate mix of right and left-leaning opinions. In general, they report factually and with credible sources, while op-eds are mostly balanced with differing viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Kingston Daily Freeman as least biased based on sound journalism and balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 01/24/2023)
Source: https://www.dailyfreeman.com/
Last Updated on May 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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