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- Overall, we rate The Marshall Democrat-News as Least Biased biased based on mainly balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Marshall Democrat-News is a newspaper published in Marshall, Missouri. marshallnews.com covers local, national, sports, weather, and crime news for the greater Marshall area.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Marshall Democrat-News is owned by CherryRoad Media, which publishes 20 newspapers in the midwest of the USA. Over the last few elections, CherryRoad has primarily donated to Democrats; however, they donated 100% to Republican candidates in the past. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Marshall Democrat-News covers news, sports, community, and crime for the greater Marshall area. Local news is reported with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Marshall School Board receives update on Great Circle renovation project. National and international news comes from the Associated Press.
Editorially, a review of op-eds indicates a reasonable balance between left and right. The paper reports factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Marshall Democrat-News as Least Biased biased based on mainly balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/04/2023)
Source: https://www.marshallnews.com/
Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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