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 Sentient Media as left-biased based on advocacy and editorial positions that align with the progressive left. We also rate them High for factual reporting, though some stories are one-sided and may lack full context and opposing viewpoints.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Sentient Media is a nonprofit journalism platform dedicated to raising awareness about animal welfare, factory farming, and the environment. Founded with a mission to inform and inspire change, it covers topics such as food systems, climate, and animal rights. The site offers investigations, opinion pieces, and explainer articles.
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Funded by / Ownership
Sentient Media operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It relies on donations from readers and grants. They list top funders here.
Analysis / Bias
Sentient Media leans strongly toward advocacy for veganism and animal rights. Its content is critical of factory farming, the meat industry, and related environmental impacts. Headlines like “Misinformation on Climate and Meat” reflect a focus on debunking pro-animal agriculture narratives.
Articles and headlines often use loaded emotional wording such as this: The Deep History of Racism and Speciesism Behind ‘They’re Eating the Dogs’ and Beagles Are Bred by the Thousands on Factory Farms, and It’s Perfectly Legal. All stories reviewed are properly sourced to credible outlets.
Editorially, the site displays a clear progressive stance, prioritizing ethical issues over neutral reporting. They also frequently report negatively on conservative figures such as this Trump & RFK’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Slogan, Examined. A quote from the article reads, “There’s one big reason to doubt Trump’s commitment to the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: his own policy record as president.” They also report negatively on Democrats when they do not align with their advocacy Walz, Meat and Masculinity, Maybe Not-So-Redefined.
Sentient Media is generally pro-science and holds strong left-leaning biases.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Sentient Media as left-biased based on advocacy and editorial positions that align with the progressive left. We also rate them High for factual reporting, though some stories are one-sided and may lack full context and opposing viewpoints. (D. Van Zandt 10/19/2024)
Source: https://sentientmedia.org/
Last Updated on October 19, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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