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 Ricochet Media as Left-Center biased for its progressive framing of social issues and accountability-focused reporting. It is rated Mostly Factual rather than High due to selective presentation that prioritizes progressive perspectives, potentially limiting countering viewpoints.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014 as a nonprofit in Canada, Ricochet Media covers public-interest issues like Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and labor, aiming to address topics underserved by mainstream outlets.
Read our profile on the Canadian government’s influence on media.
Funded by / Ownership
Ricochet Media is a nonprofit that operates primarily on reader donations.
Analysis / Bias
Ricochet Media leans Left-Center due to its progressive approach to topics like corporate accountability and social justice. Although it uses credible sources like The Globe and Mail ,CBC News, Financial Times, and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (policyalternatives.ca), it also occasionally references less conventional sources.
For instance, in “How Airbnb and Short-term Rentals Have Decimated Housing in Canada,” Ricochet relies on data from Inside Airbnb, a third-party source that may not align with the standards of established research institutions, as well as the credible Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This mixed sourcing approach supports Ricochet’s progressive narrative, though reliance on sources like Inside Airbnb may impact overall reliability.
Finally, Ricochet’s selective presentation can shape readers’ understanding by emphasizing certain facts while downplaying others, which may create a more partial narrative on complex topics.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Ricochet Media as Left-Center biased for its progressive framing of social issues and accountability-focused reporting. It is rated Mostly Factual rather than High due to selective presentation that prioritizes progressive perspectives, potentially limiting countering viewpoints. (M. Huitsing 10/26/2024)
Source: https://ricochet.media/
Last Updated on October 26, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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