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.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2015, the National Observer is a Canadian online website focused on news through the lens of energy, environment, and federal politics. The publication emphasizes quality investigations, federal politics, breaking news, opinion, and analysis. According to their about page, the “National Observer publishes investigative reporting, in-depth analysis, solutions journalism, multi-media features, opinion, and daily news coverage.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The National Observer clearly discloses ownership on its about page: “National Observer is owned by Observer Media Group (OMG) and became a certified B corporation in April 2018. OMG qualified for B Corp status for its social and environmental sustainability commitments, joining a global movement of people using business as a force for good.” The website is funded through donations and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the National Observer reports original news and curated stories from the Associated Press and Canadian Press. News headlines typically utilize minimally loaded language such as this: Trudeau to meet Pelosi, McConnell, as well as Trump in Washington.
Editorially, there is a strong left-leaning bias through the promotion of environmentalism, equality for LGBTQ, and praise for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In general, the National Observer reports news factually and with proper sources; however, editorially, there is a clear lean left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the National Observer Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that favor the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 4/27/2017) Updated (12/18/2022)
Last Updated on May 17, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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