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 reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Political Flare far left-biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that strongly favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting based on highly one-sided content that lacks counter opinions and context.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.1)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2018, Political Flare is a blog created by Nicole James. According to their about page, “Political Flare is a political news and opinion site where we offer key and unique insight into breaking news, helping our readers see both how current news fits in a larger context and how subtle elements in a story have greater meaning than generally appreciated.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Political Flare indicates it is owned by Nicole James. Revenue is derived through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Political Flare openly disclaims they are a left-leaning blog. Story selection always favors the left and frequently denigrates the right and in particular, former President Donald Trump such as this: Trump Removed All the Furniture Melania Chose for the W.H. and Replaced in With Tacky Gold Crap and this People Think Trump Staged This Situation Room Photo Because Trump Was Actually Golfing When Raid Happened. While this last story may be true or not, as of this review, it was a conspiracy theory published without evidence.
In general, this source is hyperpartisan in favor of the left while consistently denigrating the right through sensational wording and one-sided story selection. Political Flare occasionally jumps the gun to implicate Trump and Republicans. Since the last review, it has addressed many issues. It remains a hyperpartisan source but can no longer be classified as questionable as it is more transparent, sources properly, and has not failed any other fact checks.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Political Flare far left-biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that strongly favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting based on highly one-sided content that lacks counter opinions and context. (D. Van Zandt 10/27/2019) Updated (12/31/2024)
Source: https://www.politicalflare.com
Last Updated on December 31, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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