These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative 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 conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.

• Overall, we rate Quadrant Magazine Right Biased due to story selection that favors the right and Mixed for factual reporting for opposing the consensus of science and the use of poor sources.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1956, Quadrant is an Australian literary and cultural journal. Quadrant reviews literature and features essays on ideas and topics such as politics, history, universities, and the arts. It also publishes poetry and short stories. The website lacks transparency as they do not have an about page to describe their mission.

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Funded by / Ownership

Quadrant Magazine Ltd. owns and publishes the magazine and website. Donations, subscriptions, and a store generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Quadrant frequently uses loaded words in headlines and articles such as Burn, Climate Witches, Burn. This article is also one of many that question whether humans influence climate change. They have also been accused of creating scientific hoaxes. Quadrant usually sources their information but sometimes uses poor sources such as Judith Curry. Essentially, all articles favor the right and conservative causes.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Quadrant Magazine Right Biased due to story selection that favors the right and Mixed for factual reporting for opposing the consensus of science and the use of poor sources. (D. Van Zandt 3/25/2018) Updated (01/19/2022)

Source: https://quadrant.org.au