RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Right-Center biased based on recent endorsements of Republican candidates and editorials that favor right-leaning causes. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1786, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a broadsheet newspaper and the largest serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It has won six Pulitzer Prizes since 1938. The current editor is David Shribman.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is owned by Block Communications, which also owns Pittsburgh Press and the Toledo Blade. The newspaper and website are funded through an advertising and subscription model.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports local news through journalists with minimal loaded words and proper sourcing. National and World news come from various established left-center and least biased sources such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Associated Press. Editorially, according to Ballotpedia, the Post-Gazette always endorses Democratic candidates in Presidential elections. However, in 2016 they did not endorse either candidate, and in Pennsylvania elections, they favored mostly Republican candidates, representing a shift in editorial direction. Further, in 2020 they endorsed Republican Donald Trump for President. A thorough review of editorial columns indicates that they publish both sides; however, right-leaning opinion outweighs the left. Further, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fired a prominent political cartoonist who frequently portrayed Donald Trump negatively.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Right-Center biased based on recent endorsements of Republican candidates and editorials that favor right-leaning causes. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (7/30/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 07/21/2023)
Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/
Last Updated on July 21, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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