LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Michigan Daily Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions and opinion columns, which frequently criticize conservative policies and political figures. We also rate them High factual due to the clear separation of news and opinion and the consistent use of primary sources and on-the-ground reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Michigan Daily is a student-run newspaper serving the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor community. According to its About page, the paper was founded in 1890 and operates independently from the university to preserve editorial autonomy and accountability. It publishes online daily and prints weekly during the fall and winter academic terms. The paper covers campus affairs, administration, sports, culture, and local issues affecting Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Michigan Daily is owned and operated by a student-led organization and is financially independent from the University of Michigan. Operations are supported through advertising, subscriptions, and other publication revenue, with no direct university control over editorial decisions. The newsroom is based in the Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building in Ann Arbor.
Analysis / Bias
The Michigan Daily primarily serves as a local, campus-focused news outlet with an emphasis on student and community issues. Straight news reporting is generally neutral and informational. For example, coverage such as UMich AI Lab hosts panel to discuss deepfakes and the future of trust presents expert perspectives, direct quotations, and contextual background without ideological framing. Similarly, local reporting like Washtenaw County buildings now designated as ICE-free zones relies on official documents, public testimony, and clearly attributed sources.
Opinion content, however, reflects a consistent progressive perspective. Columns such as Under Trump’s command, Venezuela’s future looks grim are openly critical of President Donald Trump and U.S. foreign policy, using interpretive analysis rather than neutral framing. Editorial board pieces, including From The Daily: SCOTUS is enabling executive overreach, further demonstrate a center-left institutional stance, particularly on executive power, education policy, and civil rights. Despite this, opinion articles are clearly labeled and separated from news reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Michigan Daily Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions and opinion columns, which frequently criticize conservative policies and political figures. We also rate them High factual due to the clear separation of news and opinion and the consistent use of primary sources and on-the-ground reporting. (D. Van Zandt 01/30/2026)
Source: https://www.michigandaily.com/
Last Updated on January 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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