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 appeals 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 The OakRidger as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The OakRidger is a newspaper that serves Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. oakridger.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The OakRidger. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The OakRidger covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Oak Ridge, TN, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language, such as this Nuclear fuel plant gets $148.5 million boost as it awaits critical Oak Ridge permit. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.
Editorially, The OakRidger does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented, such as this that favors the left: Opinion: Border policy and America’s future. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The OakRidger as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/24/2024)
Source: https://www.oakridger.com/
Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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