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 using appeal 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 Phoenix New Times Left-Center biased for story selection and word choices and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1970, Phoenix New Times is a free tabloid-format weekly newspaper published in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix New Times delivers news from politics and business to music and the arts and also provides reviews of local restaurants, art exhibits and sponsors live events. Phoenix New Times also has a long-running feud with Ex-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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Funded by / Ownership

The paper is owned by Voice Media Group and is funded through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Phoenix New Times reports news with minimal bias using credible media sources such as Indianapolis Star, LA Times, and Guttmacher Institute. However, they do use left leaning loaded language both in their headlines and articles when discussing social issues, such as “Birth-Control Advocates: Trump’s Policy Restricts Women, Not Religion” and “Healing the Wounds of Transgender Wars at the VA Hospital in Tucson.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Phoenix New Times Left-Center biased for story selection and word choices and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information. (M. Huitsing 10/11/2017) Updated (07/21/2023)

Source: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/