LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate 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 liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Sentinel Colorado as Left-Center Biased due to occasional editorial positions that align with progressive civic values and criticisms of conservative policies. We rate its reporting as High in factual accuracy because its original reporting is well-sourced, and it frequently republishes content from reputable outlets.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Sentinel Colorado (formerly Aurora Sentinel) or The Sentinel is a weekly newspaper and digital news outlet serving Aurora and the surrounding Colorado region. Established in 1907, it has maintained local ownership, first as part of regional media groups, and since 2022–23, it is operated by Aurora Sentinel Community Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization’s stated mission is to provide “Factual, credible reporting” with no paywall for its digital edition and free weekly print distribution throughout the region.
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Funded by / Ownership
The nonprofit Aurora Sentinel Community Media owns Sentinel Colorado. It is funded by reader contributions and subscriptions. The outlet maintains financial transparency and provides detailed annual financial reports that clearly outline its revenue and expenses.
Analysis / Bias
Sentinel Colorado focuses on community journalism, reporting on local and regional issues like government transparency, public health, education, and municipal governance. Straight news reporting is generally neutral in tone, grounded in local sourcing, and includes coverage of public institutions and events with minimal ideological framing.
Editorial content, although clearly labeled and separated from news reporting, occasionally reflects progressive-leaning civic advocacy. For example, in a recent opinion column by Editor Dave Perry, “Aurora lawmaker’s reckless recall gambit is political theater at its worst,” the author critiques a Republican-led recall campaign against District Attorney Amy Padden. The column uses highly charged language, referring to the effort as a “kabuki clown act,” a “partisan playbook,” and “far-right cornball karaoke.” It accuses Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky of running a campaign “built on a simplistic, binary view of justice” and “using public grief as a tool for political leverage.” These phrases illustrate a clear editorial position against local right-wing actors.
In addition to original reporting, Sentinel Colorado republishes factual and credible content from outlets such as Chalkbeat, Colorado Newsline, and the Associated Press. While its opinion pieces occasionally show ideological framing, especially in critiques of conservative figures, the news content remains fact-based and community-focused.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Sentinel Colorado as Left-Center Biased due to occasional editorial positions that align with progressive civic values and criticisms of conservative policies. We rate its reporting as High in factual accuracy because its original reporting is well-sourced, and it frequently republishes content from reputable outlets. (M. Huitsing 07/31/2025)
Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/
Last Updated on July 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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