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 Robert Hubbell’s newsletter as Left-Biased, characterized by strong anti-Trump and pro-Democratic framing, activist language, and emotionally charged commentary. It receives a Mostly Factual rating for consistently using credible sources and maintaining transparent authorship, although its one-sided editorial style and rhetorical tone limit its neutrality.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Robert Hubbell’s Today’s Edition Newsletter began in February 2017 as an email written to his family following the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The publication has since evolved into a large Substack community of “like-minded citizens devoted to preserving American democracy.” Hubbell, a retired attorney educated at Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School, has built his platform on optimism and civic engagement, writing daily reflections on U.S. politics through a progressive lens.
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Funded by / Ownership
The newsletter is independently owned and operated by Robert B. Hubbell. Like other Substack publications, it relies on reader subscriptions for revenue. There are no corporate or institutional financial backers, and Hubbell directly manages content creation, editing, and publication.
Analysis / Bias
Robert Hubbell’s Substack features highly opinionated commentary that strongly opposes the Trump administration and contemporary Republican leadership. In Trump plans to starve Americans to gain political advantage, Hubbell accuses Trump and Republicans of weaponizing hunger during the government shutdown, citing CNN, The New York Times, and ABC News to substantiate his claims. Similarly, Trump’s unhinged ravings threaten global peace characterizes the administration’s foreign policy as reckless and authoritarian, quoting The Hill, while framing Trump’s decisions as existential threats to world stability.
His most extreme piece, Call it by its name: A coup, declares Trump’s post-election governance a “slow-rolling coup” and calls for mass civic resistance. While well-sourced and passionate, it heavily relies on conjecture and emotionally charged rhetoric. Across posts, Hubbell consistently describes Republican policies as undemocratic and dangerous, encouraging readers toward activism, protests, and donations.
Although factual references are present and verifiable, Hubbell’s language is overtly partisan and alarmist. He routinely employs moral framing (“dictatorial regime,” “fascist MAGA movement”) and appeals to urgency and moral duty. His content lacks balance or inclusion of conservative viewpoints, resembling a politically focused editorial column more than objective journalism.
Failed Fact Checks
- No formal failed fact checks have been documented for Hubbell’s Substack. His analysis generally references credible journalism but often blends facts with highly interpretive political opinion.
Overall, we rate Robert Hubbell’s newsletter as Left-Biased, characterized by strong anti-Trump and pro-Democratic framing, activist language, and emotionally charged commentary. It receives a Mostly Factual rating for consistently using credible sources and maintaining transparent authorship, although its one-sided editorial style and rhetorical tone limit its neutrality. (D. Van Zandt 11/01/2025)
Source: https://roberthubbell.substack.com/
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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