RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Southwest Daily News Right-Center Biased based on 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: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Southwest Daily News is a newspaper published in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The paper covers local, national, crime, and sports news.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Southwest Daily News is owned by Boone Newspapers, which owns dozens of community newspapers and magazines. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Southwest Daily News primarily covers local news, sports, weather, and entertainment through the use of local journalists. Articles and headlines use minimal loaded emotional language, such as this 4th person named in Westlake homicide. The Associated Press typically serves national and international news.
Editorially, the Southwest Daily News labels its opinion section appropriately, with more op-eds favoring the right. In general, the Southwest Daily News is factual with a right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Southwest Daily News Right-Center Biased based on 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 03/21/2023)
Source: https://www.southwestdailynews.com/
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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