LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal 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 Our Moral Moment as Left Biased due to its explicit moral advocacy, religious framing of political issues, and consistently negative portrayal of conservative institutions and policies. We also rate it Mixed Factual because, while it references real events and historical context, the reporting frequently relies on moral assertion, speculative interpretation, and one-sided framing rather than verifiable, source-driven analysis.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Our Moral Moment is a Substack-based political and religious commentary platform published by William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, as outlined on its About page. Barber is a Protestant minister, civil rights activist, and president of Repairers of the Breach, as well as a founding leader of the Poor People’s Campaign and a professor at Yale Divinity School.
Wilson-Hartgrove is a Christian author, preacher, and activist associated with the New Monastic movement and a longtime collaborator with Barber on Moral Mondays and faith-based social justice initiatives. The publication frames contemporary political events through a moral, religious, and historical lens, emphasizing nonviolent activism, civil rights traditions, and progressive interpretations of Christianity and democracy.
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Funded by / Ownership
Our Moral Moment is independently operated and funded through Substack subscriptions, podcast revenue, and reader donations. The publication also directs readers to financially support Repairers of the Breach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit closely associated with its contributors.
Analysis / Bias
Our Moral Moment functions as an advocacy-driven platform rooted in progressive Christian activism rather than traditional journalism. Content consistently portrays conservative political leaders, immigration enforcement agencies, and Republican-led governments as authoritarian or immoral. For example, Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? frames immigration enforcement through theological interpretation and moral condemnation, offering little engagement with opposing viewpoints or neutral sourcing.
In A Man Was Lynched Yesterday, the authors repeatedly describe a fatal law enforcement encounter as a “lynching,” asserting intent, celebration, and coordinated political motives without citing official investigations or independently verified evidence. Similarly, Dr King and Our Authoritarian Crisis draws direct parallels between modern U.S. governance and historical authoritarian regimes, relying on moral argumentation and historical analogy rather than empirical analysis.
While many claims are grounded in real events, the site frequently blends factual reporting with moral interpretation, emotionally charged language, and selective framing, resulting in a consistently one-sided presentation.
Failed Fact Checks
- A review of IFCN-approved fact-checkers found no direct failed fact checks specifically targeting Our Moral Moment. However, the platform regularly advances serious allegations without sufficient sourcing, contributing to a mixed factual rating.
Overall, we rate Our Moral Moment as Left Biased due to its explicit moral advocacy, religious framing of political issues, and consistently negative portrayal of conservative institutions and policies. We also rate it Mixed Factual because, while it references real events and historical context, the reporting frequently relies on moral assertion, speculative interpretation, and one-sided framing rather than verifiable, source-driven analysis. (D. Van Zandt 02/08/2026)
Source: https://ourmoralmoment.substack.com/
Last Updated on February 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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