LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/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 progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Prospect Magazine Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that usually favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1995, Prospect is a monthly British general interest magazine, specializing in politics, economics, and current affairs. It features a mixture of lengthy analytic articles, first-person reportage, one-page columns, and shorter, quirky items. The current editor is Tom Clark.
Read our country profile on UK Government and Media.
Funded by / Ownership
Prospect Magazine is owned by Resolution Trust, which is held by a nonprofit insurance company founded by Sir Clive Cowdery. The magazine also generates revenue through advertising and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Prospect Magazine is geared toward an educated reader with many articles exceeding 1000+ words that are highly detailed. Story selection often moderately favors the left and utilizes loaded headlines such as this: Constitutional vandalism is inherent to the Johnson-Cummings project. This story is appropriately sourced. Politically, Prospect Magazine is opposed to Brexit, believes climate change is a threat, and reports negatively on conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
When reporting on USA politics, they have a very negative view of former President Donald Trump, such as this: Donald Trump’s America: Welcome to the void. In general, Prospect Magazine reports news factually with moderate left editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Prospect Magazine Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that usually favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (8/17/2017) Updated (D. Van Zandt 08/25/2023)
Last Updated on August 25, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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