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 appeals 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 PublicSquareMag.org as right-center biased based on the promotion of moderate religious and cultural conservatism and traditional values. We also rate them as mostly factual in reporting due to lightly promoting pseudoscientific views on some issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
PublicSquareMag.org is an online magazine exploring faith, culture, and public life. It provides commentary and analysis on religion, ethics, and societal values. The magazine is affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Funded by / Ownership
PublicSquareMag.org is owned and operated by The McCune Institute, a non-profit organization that integrates faith and scholarship into public discourse. The site is funded through donations, grants from foundations, and partnerships with academic and religious institutions.
Analysis / Bias
PublicSquareMag.org exhibits a moderate bias toward religious and cultural conservatism. The site’s content often emphasizes the importance of faith, traditional values, and ethical considerations in public life. It provides commentary and analysis from a variety of perspectives but generally promotes a faith-based viewpoint.
For example, the article “Cultivating Belief in a Cynical Age: A Conversation with Faith Matters” discusses the significance of religious belief in contemporary culture. The article cites religious texts, sociological studies, and expert opinions to argue for the positive impact of faith on societal well-being.
Another article, “Iniquity or Inequity: What is Our Fundamental Problem?” is categorized under social justice and is part of a series on socio-political passion for correcting inequity. It leans conservative, favoring traditional religious interpretations over progressive social justice perspectives. The framing contrasts religious views of sin with social justice views of inequity, suggesting these perspectives are incompatible and critiquing social justice as a new dogma. The article is well-researched, citing specific examples and scholars, but reflects the author’s conservative bias.
In general, PublicSquareMag.org exhibits a moderate bias towards religious and cultural conservatism. The site uses credible sources, including academic studies and expert analysis, to support its content. It reflects a preference for traditional religious interpretations over a progressive social justice views. Scientifically, they rely more on biblical interpretation, such as promoting vaccine hesitancy and downplaying the effects of human-influenced climate change. However, they do not deny that the earth is warming.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate PublicSquareMag.org as right-center biased based on the promotion of moderate religious and cultural conservatism and traditional values. We also rate them as mostly factual in reporting due to lightly promoting pseudoscientific views on some issues. (D. Van Zandt 07/15/2024)
Source: https://publicsquaremag.org/
Last Updated on July 15, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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