These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
LEFT BIAS
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: France
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Le Monde Diplomatique is a French monthly newspaper first published in 1954. The newspaper was founded by Hubert Beuve-Méry, the former director of the French newspaper Le Monde, and has since become known for its in-depth coverage of international affairs and its critical perspective on economic and globalization issues.
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Funded by / Ownership
Le Monde Diplomatique is owned by the French publishing company Groupe Le Monde. According to its website, the newspaper is financially independent and relies on revenue from subscriptions and donations to fund its operations.
Analysis / Bias
The articles published by Le Monde Diplomatique are well-sourced and fact-based, often drawing on primary sources such as government reports and academic research. The newspaper is transparent about its perspective and supports its arguments with evidence. Articles and headlines use moderately loaded language that favor the left such as this Labor purge in the UK.
Editorially, Le Monde Diplomatique has a strongly left-leaning bias and is known for its critical reporting on neoliberal economic policies and support of Labour. The newspaper often focuses on social justice and human rights issues and generally supports progressive policies. Further, they report negatively on right-leaning President Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron’s flop.
In general, Le Monde Diplomatique is a reliable source of international news and analysis, providing well-sourced articles written by experts in their fields. While the newspaper has a left-leaning bias, it is transparent about its perspective and supports its arguments with evidence.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Le Monde Diplomatique Left Biased based on story selection and editorial perspective that favors the progressive left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/02/2023)
Source: https://www.monde-diplomatique.fr/
Last Updated on May 31, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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