RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Mountain Democrat Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
According to their about page, “The Mountain Democrat, located in Placerville, CA, is the oldest newspaper in California, boasting continuous publication since 1851. The Mountain Democrat is a local newspaper covering news, sports, and features in El Dorado County.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The Placerville Mountain Democrat is owned by McNaughton Newspapers, Inc, which is a local media company serving communities in Northern California including Solano, Yolo, and El Dorado County. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Mountain Democrat primarily reports local and regional news with little reporting of national news. News reporting is done with minimal loaded words and is generally low biased and direct such as this EDC learns of 3 more COVID-19 deaths Thursday. Since this is primarily local news it is generally reported through quotes vs. links.
Editorially, Op-eds tend to lean right such as this California Commentary: Case for a Newsom recall continues to grow and The Balancing Act: Some thoughts on those who stormed the Capitol? While both sides are represented, more tend to slightly favor the right. In general, the news is reported factually and with a slight right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Mountain Democrat Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 3/31/2018) Updated (04/09/2023)
Source: https://www.mtdemocrat.com
Last Updated on June 27, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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