LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/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 progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the South Dakota News Watch as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately 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: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The South Dakota News Watch is an independent publication and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. According to its about page, “South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens. South Dakota News Watch produces investigative and public service journalism that sheds light on the issues, concerns, and welfare of South Dakotans.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The South Dakota News Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations and partnerships support it.
Analysis / Bias
The South Dakota News Watch engages in investigative journalism and community news reporting, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and environmental concerns. Its reports tend to focus on uncovering non-transparent bureaucratic processes and institutions.
Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language such as this How Midwest Street Medicine is bridging health equity gaps for the homeless. Like most others, this story is thorough, relying on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like ProPublica. South Dakota News Watch also has a sharing partnership with the Associated Press, where the AP publishes its more local stories.
Editorially, they have a dedicated opinion section. Many reports favor the left such as Medicaid work requirements in South Dakota? Only if Trump wins. This article discusses the potential for adding work requirements to Medicaid coverage in South Dakota, which hinges on the outcomes of the 2024 election and Amendment F. While the article presents perspectives from both Republican and Democratic figures, it leans slightly left by highlighting concerns about the impact of work requirements on low-income populations and referencing studies that show negative outcomes from such policies, particularly in Arkansas.
In general, The South Dakota News Watch is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the South Dakota News Watch as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record (D. Van Zandt 09/08/2024)
Source: https://www.sdnewswatch.org/
Last Updated on September 8, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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