LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may use strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the North Dakota Monitor Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The North Dakota Monitor is an online news website from North Dakota. Their about statement reads, “North Dakota Monitor is an independent source for watchdog reporting on state government, public policy and other critical issues affecting all of us in the Peace Garden State.”
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
According to their about page, the North Dakota Monitor is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. States Newsroom publishes numerous other publications. The North Dakota Monitor is transparent as they link to the States Newsroom donors page. Initially, when they launched, they got fiscal sponsorship from the Hopewell Foundation; however, once the IRS approved their application for 501(c)(3) charity certification, they severed their ties with the Hopewell Foundation. There has been criticism of their involvement with the Hopewell Foundation, and they have responded here.
Analysis / Bias
The North Dakota Monitor publishes original news reporting on politics and policy from North Dakota. Coverage focuses on the legislature, the environment, and how national policy affects the people of North Dakota. Articles and headlines promote liberal perspectives through moderate, loaded language North Dakota agencies optimistic, hesitant on incorporating AI.
They properly source, linking to credible sources such as whitehouse.gov, Washington Post, Politico, Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), and bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Editorially, opinion pieces favor the left, such as this School voucher proponents spend big to overcome rural resistance. On the issues, the North Dakota Monitor promotes LGBT equality and has concerns about climate change. Finally, they frequently report negatively on Republican politicians, such as this Anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ resolutions to be voted on at state Republican convention. The North Dakota Monitor generally reports news factually; however, story selection and op-eds strongly favor a liberal perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the North Dakota Monitor Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record. (D. Van Zandt 03/29/2024)
Source: https://northdakotamonitor.com/
Last Updated on March 29, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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