LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate 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 appealing 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 Reckon News as Left-Biased for its focus on progressive social issues, including racial, environmental, and gender equity. It’s rated Mostly Factual due to advocacy-driven language and selective focus, which can introduce subjectivity. While the facts remain intact, the framing affects the overall perception.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Reckon News is a progressive news organization based in Durham, North Carolina. It often covers underrepresented communities and social justice topics. The platform focuses on politics, race relations, environmental issues, gender equity, climate justice, reproductive rights, and trans rights, offering a progressive voice in the American news landscape.
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Funded by / Ownership
Reckon News is funded through advertising and partnerships. Reckon News is part of Advance Local and owned by Advance, which owns Conde Nast and has shares in Reddit, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Charter Communications.
Analysis / Bias
Reckon News leans left, often using emotionally charged language in its reporting. In its coverage of racial inequality, climate change, and systemic injustice, the platform frequently employs terms like injustice to frame issues in a way that appeals to progressive readers. For example, in their article “BLM Activist is Bi and Fly,” the publication uses celebratory language such as “fly” and “Regardless of the situation, Black is beautiful, creative and healing” to highlight the positive aspects of activism focusing on resilience and empowerment.
Similarly, their article “Your Planet, Your Choice: The Essential Climate Justice Voter Guide for 2024” emphasizes the need for systemic change in climate policies and urges readers to vote for climate-conscious politicians. The platform critiques the Biden administration and Kamala Harris for their mixed climate records, emphasizing paradoxes like Biden’s record oil and gas production alongside his support for green initiatives. Donald Trump’s stance on climate is described critically, focusing on his rollback of over 125 environmental regulations and his denial of climate change.
Reckon News supports its claims by using reputable sources such as the New York Times, PBS, CBS News, Washington Post, EPA, and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP).
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Reckon News as Left-Biased for its focus on progressive social issues, including racial, environmental, and gender equity. It’s rated Mostly Factual due to advocacy-driven language and selective focus, which can introduce subjectivity. While the facts remain intact, the framing affects the overall perception. (M. Huitsing 10/24/2025)
Source: https://www.reckon.news/
Last Updated on October 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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