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 an 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 Pride Source as left-biased due to its strong focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice. While it relies on credible sources such as advocacy organizations and expert quotes, the skewed nature of its reporting can affect the completeness and balance of the information presented. Therefore, we rate PrideSource.com as mostly factual rather than high, as its advocacy bias may lead to incomplete or one-sided portrayals of certain issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
PrideSource.com is an LGBTQ+ news and lifestyle website that serves as the online presence of Between The Lines, a Michigan-based LGBTQ+ newspaper founded in 1993. The site provides news, features, and resources relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on equality, rights, health, and culture.
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Funded by / Ownership
Pride Source is owned and operated by Pride Source Media Group LLC, a privately held company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The website is funded through advertisements, sponsorships, and reader donations. In 2023, Benjamin Jenkins acquired Pride Source Media Group from its founders.
Analysis / Bias
Pride Source exhibits a strong bias towards LGBTQ+ advocacy, focusing on issues of equality, rights, and representation. The site’s content often emphasizes the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for social justice and policy changes.
For example, the article “How the Recently Passed Michigan Family Protection Act Will Safeguard LGBTQ+ Parents and Families” strongly supports the Michigan Family Protection Act, emphasizing its benefits for LGBTQ+ families with emotionally loaded language. It features statements from Democratic politicians and links to bills like House Bill 5210 and House Bill 5214 for factual support. However, it lacks viewpoints from opponents and mainly draws from voices within the LGBTQ+ community and the Democratic Party, potentially lacking diverse perspectives.
Another article, “AHIMA Practice Brief Stresses Importance of Inclusive Healthcare Practices,” focuses on the need for inclusive healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients. It discusses guidelines from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to improve healthcare environments, including updated patient portals and revised birth certificates to reduce health disparities. The language is supportive, and the sources are quoted from AHIMA’s CEO.
The last article we reviewed, “Vice President Pete? Buttigieg Makes His Case to Become Kamala’s Running Mate,” supports Pete Buttigieg’s potential candidacy, praising his communication skills and media presence. It features quotes from Democratic strategists such as Lis Smith, emphasizing his rebuttals to Republican claims. However, the article does not include critical views, such as concerns about his past struggle with voters of color and the political implications of having an openly gay candidate on the ticket. This demonstrates an advocacy bias, focuses on LGBTQ+ supportive voices, and presents a one-sided view, which can affect the article’s factuality by providing an incomplete picture.
Typically, PrideSource.com demonstrates a strong bias towards LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice, reflecting its mission to support and promote LGBTQ+ issues. The site often uses credible sources, such as statements from advocacy organizations and expert quotes, to bolster its content. This approach aligns with its focus on providing information and perspectives relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Pride Source as left-biased due to its strong focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice. While it relies on credible sources such as advocacy organizations and expert quotes, the skewed nature of its reporting can affect the completeness and balance of the information presented. Therefore, we rate PrideSource.com as mostly factual rather than high, as its advocacy bias may lead to incomplete or one-sided portrayals of certain issues. (M. Huitsing 07/31/2024)
Source: https://pridesource.com/
Last Updated on July 31, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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