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 using appeal 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 News Not Noise as Left-Center Biased, emphasizing pro-democracy, socially progressive, and anti-authoritarian viewpoints. It receives a High Factual rating for transparent operations, expert sourcing, and verifiable data.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
News Not Noise was founded in 2018 by journalist Jessica Yellin, a former Chief White House Correspondent for CNN and veteran of ABC News and MSNBC. The Substack-based publication aims to deliver context-driven, panic-free news that “separates what matters from the outrage.” Yellin has also published in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, and is an Emmy, Peabody, and Gracie Award-winning reporter.
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Funded by / Ownership
News Not Noise is fully independent and owned by Yellin through her Substack platform. Revenue is generated from reader subscriptions and donations, which support reporting, social media content, and staff contributors. The project operates as a small, reader-supported digital newsroom and community across Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube.
Analysis / Bias
News Not Noise presents political reporting through a progressive, explanatory lens designed to counter sensationalism in traditional media. The newsletter frequently critiques right-wing populism and the Trump administration, as seen in What Happens When 1 in 8 Americans Can’t Buy Food?, which strongly condemns SNAP benefit cuts while citing official statistics and expert sources. Similarly, 100 Years of Women’s Work, Reduced to Rubble frames the demolition of the East Wing as symbolic of the administration’s disregard for women’s historical contributions.
Yellin’s editorial tone emphasizes civic engagement, transparency, and democratic resilience. While the newsletter’s factual base is solid, referencing Politico, USDA, and historical records, its interpretations lean liberal, with minimal presentation of counterpoints. Economic coverage, such as Trumpcession Averted — For Today, often contrasts administration claims with mainstream economic data and fact-based corrections, but it also embeds critiques of policy motives and messaging.
Generally, News Not Noise offers well-researched, accessible, and emotionally resonant reporting that prioritizes context and accuracy, while reflecting a consistent left-leaning worldview aligned with mainstream progressive journalism.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate News Not Noise as Left-Center Biased, emphasizing pro-democracy, socially progressive, and anti-authoritarian viewpoints. It receives a High Factual rating for transparent operations, expert sourcing, and verifiable data. (D. Van Zandt 11/01/2025)
Source: https://newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com/
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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