LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate The Sioux City Journal Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1864, The Sioux City Journal is a daily newspaper published in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. The paper serves northwestern Iowa and portions of Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Funded by / Ownership
Lee Enterprises own the Sioux City Journal. According to Open Secrets, Lee Enterprises has donated 88% of its money to Republican politicians since 1990. Advertising and subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Sioux City Journal reports on news, sports, weather, crime, and entertainment for the greater Sioux City, Iowa region. Local information is covered through reporters with minimal bias such as this Siouxland’s most affordable starter homes. The website publishes national and international news from the Associated Press and CNN.
Editorially, op-eds of the Sioux City Journal are reasonably balanced between left and right opinions, but our analysis determines slightly more favor the left. In general, a left-leaning editorial bias is present, but the news is factual.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Sioux City Journal Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 9/26/2017) Updated (08/14/2023)
Source: https://siouxcityjournal.com/
Last Updated on August 17, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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