Philadelphia Jewish Exponent - Bias and Credibility

RIGHT BIAS

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Overall, we rate the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent as right-biased due to its pro-Netanyahu narratives and factually mixed due to poor sourcing practices.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1887, the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent serves the Philadelphia Jewish community. It functions primarily as a newspaper, offering weekly editions that cover a wide range of topics, including news, opinion, and cultural content relevant to Jewish readers. Craig Burke is the Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Atlantic Media, which owns the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Philadelphia Jewish Exponent is owned by Mid-Atlantic Media, which acquired it from the Jewish Publishing Group on February 28, 2022. Advertising and subscriptions generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In evaluating the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, the publication primarily serves Philadelphia’s Jewish community, emphasizing local news, culture, religion, and politics. It often features content from JTA (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) and Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), along with opinion pieces such as Mitchell Bard’s “The State Department Versus Reality.” Bard’s critical view of the U.S. State Department’s policies in the Middle East reflects a pro-Israel stance, notably through unsupported assertions and a narrative that often casts the Palestinian leadership in a negative light, thereby promoting an Israeli perspective. This perspective aligns with the publication’s apparent preference for content that supports Israeli viewpoints.

Another opinion piece, “Netanyahu Made Israel Important Again,” contributes to the publication’s identifiable bias by positively portraying Netanyahu’s leadership and peace efforts. Direct quotes from the article that indicate a favorable stance towards Netanyahu include his depiction as bringing “Netanyahu’s Peace” to the forefront at the United Nations and his efforts in drawing a “line of hope” through the Middle East, aiming for regional stability and well-being. The op-ed portrays Netanyahu as a visionary leader with a practical strategy for peace and innovation, even amid domestic challenges and opposition. Similarly, this op-ed lacks external hyperlinks or references to substantiate its claims, limiting verification and independent evaluation of the presented arguments. This lack of hyperlinks is found in all originally written pieces we reviewed.

While the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent provides valuable community content, The consistent editorial choice to publish content that predominantly favors Israeli perspectives, especially in the context of Israeli politics and Middle Eastern affairs, can lead to one-sided reporting. When a publication consistently presents information and opinions that align with a specific viewpoint while minimizing or excluding contrasting perspectives, it can create a skewed and unbalanced narrative. The publication’s support for right-wing political figures like Netanyahu reinforces its right-leaning orientation.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the last 5 years.

Overall, we rate the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent as right-biased due to its pro-Netanyahu narratives and factually mixed due to poor sourcing practices. (M. Huitsing 01/30/2024)

Source: https://www.jewishexponent.com/

Last Updated on February 13, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check