RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative 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 conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate MercatorNet Right Biased based on story selection and editorial position that favors the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sources, which fail fact checks, and one-sided reporting that is not always contextual.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Australia
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2005, MercatorNet is an Australian online magazine. MercatorNet describes its ideals as “Reframing ethical and policy debates regarding human dignity, not dollars and cents or political calculation.” The editor of the website is Michael Cook. According to their about page, they are “reframing ethical and policy debates regarding human dignity, not dollars and cents or political calculation.”
Read our profile on Australian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The New Media Foundation owns and publishes MercatorNet. Donations are the primary source of revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, MercatorNet uses loaded language both in its headlines and articles. Story selection heavily favors conservative causes and a right-wing political agenda, such as: “The left is way more dangerous than loony white supremacists,” “Hilllary Clinton is right: You can be a feminist and pro-life,” and “Is Trump the new Constantine?” MercatorNet also sometimes publishes Onion-like satirical articles such as “Exclusive: Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize.” MercatorNet typically sources credible media such as The Conversation, The Guardian, Huff Post, National Review, as well as national sources like The West Australian and occasionally questionable sources such as The Daily Mail.
Editorially, all stories favor the right and often denigrate the left. An ad evidences this to subscribe to their newsletter, stating if you are sick of “Woke” News. Generally, this is a right-wing site with high bias and sometimes uses poor sources.
Failed Fact Checks
- An IFCN fact-checker has not fact-checked them.
Overall, we rate MercatorNet Right Biased based on story selection and editorial position that favors the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sources, which fail fact checks, and one-sided reporting that is not always contextual. (M. Huitsing 11/21/2017) Updated (10/07/2022)
Source: https://www.mercatornet.com
Last Updated on June 5, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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