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Monroe News - Left-Center Bias - Liberal - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable


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 appeals 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 Monroe News Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Monroe News is a newspaper that serves Monroe, Michigan, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. monroenews.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.

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Funded by / Ownership

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The Monroe News. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Monroe News covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Monroe, Michigan area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language City of Monroe establishes social district in downtown area. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.

Editorially, The Monroe News does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented, such as this that favors the left: Taking education forward, not backward. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Monroe News Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/25/2022)

Source: https://www.monroenews.com/

Last Updated on November 25, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check

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