A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no sourcing to credible information, a complete lack of transparency, and/or is fake news. Fake News is the deliberate attempt to publish hoaxes and/or disinformation for profit or influence (Learn More). Sources listed in the Questionable Category may be very untrustworthy and should be fact-checked on a per-article basis. Please note sources on this list are not considered fake news unless specifically written in the reasoning section for that source. See all Questionable sources. Questionable Reasoning: Conspiracy Theories, Pseudoscience, Propaganda, Poor Sourcing, Failed Fact Checks
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Detailed Report
Bias Rating: FAR RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
LifeZette is a conservative American news, opinion, and commentary website based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 2015 by conservative pundit and radio host Laura Ingraham. According to their about page, “Originally founded as a news and lifestyle brand, LifeZette has emerged as one of the country’s top sources for conservative news. With offices in Washington, D.C. and Houston, TX and writers all over the country, LifeZette and its partner sites aim to stay on top of trending stories and provide its audience with constitutionally-based news commentary. LifeZette Media also manages MomZette, FaithZette and PoliZette.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The website was purchased by the Katz Group in 2018 and funded through online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
LifeZette leans strongly to the right, with articles often favoring conservative viewpoints and promoting conservative figures and causes. The website also frequently criticizes liberal politicians and policies, often using loaded language and sensational headlines such as this Fake Charities Seek to Exploit One of America’s Most Vulnerable Populations (Terrible!)
When it comes to factual accuracy, LifeZette has been known to publish articles that contain factual inaccuracies or distortions of the truth. In some cases, these inaccuracies have been serious enough to warrant corrections or retractions. While the website may provide useful insights and perspectives for those with conservative leanings, readers should approach its content critically and seek out other sources to ensure a well-rounded understanding of the topics covered.
For example, Lifezette has also been accused of peddling conspiracy theories such as Billionaire George Soros being linked to voting machines and Clinton’s body count. Further, the founder of Lifezette, Laura Ingraham, has a very poor track record with fact-checkers.
Failed Fact Checks
- UN Backs Secret Obama Takeover of Police – FALSE
- Did Emmanuel Macron Give U.S. Liberals ‘Refugee Status’ in France? – FALSE
- Tim Kaine: ‘Whites Must Become a Minority’ – FALSE
- Headlines Spin Ukrainian Donations to Clinton Charity – FALSE
- In a letter in July 2020, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told residents and business owners, “We cannot enforce the law. You are on your own,” or words to that effect. – Mostly False
Overall, we rate Lifezette far Right-Biased based on the promotion of right-wing propaganda, conspiracy theories, poor sources, and numerous failed fact checks. (10/5/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 03/10/2023)
Source: https://www.lifezette.com
Last Updated on March 10, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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