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 appealing 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 Spotlight Delaware Left-Center Biased based on its story selection, which moderately favors the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-3.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Spotlight Delaware is an online news website from Delaware. Their about statement reads, “Our mission is to inform and engage Delawareans with local news and information about public policy, how it affects their daily lives, and how they can advance the change they want to see.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Spotlight Delaware is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. States Newsroom publishes numerous other publications. The Spotlight Delaware is transparent as they link to the States Newsroom donors page. Initially, when they launched, they got fiscal sponsorship from the Hopewell Foundation; however, once the IRS approved their application for 501(c)(3) charity certification, they severed their ties with the Hopewell Foundation. There has been criticism of their involvement with the Hopewell Foundation, and they have responded here.
Analysis / Bias
Spotlight Delaware publishes original news reporting on politics and policy from Delaware. Coverage focuses on the legislature, the environment, and how national policy affects the people of Delaware. Articles and headlines promote liberal perspectives through moderate, loaded language Shuttered Elbert-Palmer school may become housing. Will Southbridge residents be included?
They properly source, linking to credible sources such as whitehouse.gov, Washington Post, Politico, Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), and bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
While Spotlight Delaware does not publish opinion content, its story selection reflects a moderately left-leaning perspective. Coverage tends to emphasize topics aligned with progressive priorities, such as LGBTQ+ rights and environmental issues, and often includes more critical reporting on Republican officials. Overall, the outlet reports news factually, but with a news agenda that leans moderately to the left which may be reflective of the state being historically democratically controlled.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Spotlight Delaware Left-Center Biased based on its story selection, which moderately favors the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/21/2024) Updated (07/29/2025)
Source: https://spotlightdelaware.org/
Last Updated on July 29, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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