LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate OKO.press as left-biased due to its critical analysis of actions taken by Poland’s right-wing government and its alignment with themes supported by the opposition and left-leaning entities. Regarding factual reporting, OKO.press is rated High based on its investigative reports, fact-checking, and detailed analysis of political developments. However, there’s a need for improvement in explicitly citing sources within its content to enhance transparency and credibility.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Poland
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
OKO.press was established on June 15, 2016, by a group of journalists concerned with the state of democracy and media freedom in Poland under the Law and Justice (PiS) government. The platform was initially funded by Polityka Sp. z.o.o. S.K.A., Agora Holding Sp. z.o.o (associated with “Gazeta Wyborcza“), and a private individual. OKO.press has quickly become a prominent independent civic media outlet in Poland, known for its investigative journalism and fact-checking efforts.
Read our profile on Poland’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
OKO.press is published by the Foundation Centre for Civic Control O.K.O., established on March 10, 2016. The platform is financed primarily through voluntary donations from readers and does not rely on advertisements or sponsored content. Notably, some articles on OKO.press are blurred and require a donation for full access, although this policy is not explicitly mentioned on their ‘About Us’ page.
Analysis / Bias
OKO.press focuses on the rule of law, democracy, civil society, human rights, LGBTQA+ issues, climate change, and the economy. Its content includes investigative reports, fact-checking, and analysis of government actions, often in a critical yet objective manner. It actively covers civic protests and defending human rights in Poland.
An example of its reporting includes the article titled “Hołownia ogłosi plan rozwoju Polski. Wiemy, co powie. Trzy konkrety,” which details the political plans of Szymon Hołownia, a prominent Polish politician. The article discusses Hołownia’s proposals for Poland’s development, highlighting specific policy initiatives. This coverage demonstrates OKO.press’s focus on providing detailed political analysis and informing the public about significant political developments.
Another article titled “Bodnar dismisses the presidents of the courts in Rzeszów. These are neo-judges nominated by Ziobro” reports on the dismissal of court presidents by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Adam Bodnar. The article could be considered left-leaning due to its critical stance towards actions taken by a right-wing government, framing these appointments negatively and aligning with themes commonly supported by the opposition and left-leaning entities advocating for judicial independence.
Regarding sourcing, the article does not explicitly cite specific sources within its content. However, based on investigative reporting provides detailed information about the dismissals and changes in the Polish judiciary. In general, OKO.press exhibits a left-leaning bias with a strong focus on issues related to the rule of law, democracy, civil society, human rights, LGBTQA+ rights, climate change, and the economy. The outlet engages in investigative reporting, fact-checking, and critical analysis of government actions, particularly those aligned with right-wing ideologies.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate OKO.press as left-biased due to its critical analysis of actions taken by Poland’s right-wing government and its alignment with themes supported by opposition and left-leaning entities. Regarding factual reporting, OKO.press is rated High Factual based on its investigative reports, fact-checking, and detailed analysis of political developments. However, there’s a need for improvement in explicitly citing sources within its content to enhance transparency and credibility.
Source: OKO.press
Last Updated on May 29, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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