LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately 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 using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Monthly Review Left-Biased based on editorial positions that align with the socialist left. We also rate their reporting as mostly factual rather than High due to one-sided reporting that leaves out important context and counterarguments.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Monthly Review, established in 1949, is an independent socialist magazine published monthly in New York City. As of 2015, the publication remains the longest continuously published socialist magazine in the United States.
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Funded by / Ownership
The magazine and website are owned and published by the Monthly Review Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Revenue is derived through donations, a store and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
The Monthly Review publishes news and information related to Marxism, socialism, political economy, economics, social science, and philosophy. Articles and headlines often contain moderate loaded language and are well-written such as this Paul Baran’s Economic Surplus Concept, the Baran Ratio, and the Decline of Feudalism. In another story they utilize in-depth sourcing see here: The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Fatal Health Inequities. The reports often feature proper sourcing at the bottom of articles.
Editorially, the Monthly Review aligns with progressive and Marxist socialism through the support of climate change action, social justice, workers’ rights, and a strong focus on income inequality. In general, the information reviewed was factual and editorially aligned with the far-left, especially as it relates to economics. However, the strong bias often leads to one-sided reporting that impacts the credibility of the publication.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Monthly Review Left Biased based on editorial positions that align with the socialist left. We also rate them as mostly factual in reporting rather than High due to one-sided reporting that leaves out important context and counterarguments. (D. Van Zandt 12/15/2016) Updated (05/01/2024)
Source: https://monthlyreview.org/
Last Updated on May 1, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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