LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Scranton Times-Tribune Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Scranton Times-Tribune is a newspaper published in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The paper covers news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion for Pottsville and the surrounding area. thetimes-tribune.com serves as the domain for the online version of the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Times-Shamrock Communication owns and publishes the Scranton Times-Tribune. They publish newspapers, radio stations, and information-based websites in North Eastern Pennsylvania. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Scranton Times-Tribune reports on news, sports, weather, crime, and entertainment for the greater Scranton, Pennsylvania region. Reporters demonstrate minimal bias when reporting local news, such as this Scranton School District seeks dismissal of former administrator’s lawsuit. Further, the website publishes national and international news from the Associated Press. Finally, all information is sourced via first-person accounts or credible media.
Editorially, the Scranton Times-Tribune reasonably represents both sides. A review of editorial articles demonstrates a reasonable low bias; however, slightly more op-eds favor the right. While more op-eds favor the right, liberal perspectives have fair representation; therefore, they earn a least biased rating on the right side of the scale. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Scranton Times-Tribune Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 03/06/2023)
Source: https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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