LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate 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 appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Lookout News as Left-Biased due to its consistent focus on progressive social justice issues. We also rate it High for factual accuracy based on transparency, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Lookout News is an Arizona-based nonprofit newsroom founded in 2023. It focuses on long-form journalism that amplifies stories from marginalized communities, including immigrants, asylum seekers, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people impacted by border and carceral systems. The organization is dedicated to public-interest reporting, investigative depth, and movement journalism. Lookout News aligns with the principles of equity, justice, and truth-telling central to independent nonprofit media in the U.S. Southwest.
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Funded by / Ownership
Lookout News is independently operated and sustained by individual donations and grants from foundations. It maintains a public donor list and participates in Arizona Gives. The outlet does not accept corporate advertising and relies on grassroots support and philanthropic funding.
Analysis / Bias
Lookout News has a progressive editorial orientation focused on uplifting underrepresented voices and confronting systemic inequities. Articles such as “Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Bias Through a Simple End Goal: Hope” and “Prominent Tucson Family Advocating for Trans and Migrant Rights Flees U.S.” frame issues through lenses of social justice, often highlighting the intersection of state violence, identity, and resilience.
“LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeker Alleges Abuse at Arizona Immigration Detention Center” provides investigative reporting on immigration abuses with first-hand interviews and corroborated data.
While the framing leans left, reporting is transparent, well-sourced, and avoids sensationalism. The outlet’s commitment to community-centered journalism places it within the Left-Leaning category with high factual integrity.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate Lookout News as Left-Biased due to its consistent focus on progressive social justice issues. We also rate it High for factual accuracy based on transparency, proper sourcing, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/24/2025)
Source: https://www.lookoutnews.org/
Last Updated on June 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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