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 Status as Left-Center biased for its generally progressive framing of issues while maintaining critical coverage of figures and institutions across the political spectrum. Its thorough sourcing and original reporting earn it a High rating for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Status is a U.S.-based, independent newsletter founded in 2024 by journalist Oliver Darcy, formerly of CNN. According to its About Us page, Status delivers nightly briefings on media, politics, and public narratives with a focus on “news about the news.” The platform aims to maintain independence from corporate, political, and billionaire influence and presents itself as a watchdog over both media institutions and the broader information ecosystem.
Read our profile on the United States media landscape.
Funded by / Ownership
Status is entirely reader-funded. It does not accept advertising or outside investment. Revenue is generated through paid subscriptions and the sale of branded merchandise via its online store. The site stresses its editorial autonomy by stating, “We have no investors, no advertisers, no billionaires backing us—just our subscribers.”
Analysis / Bias
Status displays a Left-Center editorial orientation, primarily through a commitment to media accountability across the ideological spectrum while emphasizing transparency and social responsibility. For example, “Musk vs. Trump: The Feud Rocking MAGA Media” neutrally covers tensions in conservative media without editorializing, and “Dan Bongino and the Epstein MAGA Backlash” offers fact-based reporting on internal disputes among right-wing influencers.
At the same time, Status holds left-leaning figures to account, as seen in “What Journalists Are Saying About Biden’s Health”, which critiques press hesitancy to cover concerns about President Biden’s age and fitness. Notably, in “FTC Investigates Media Matters, Elon Musk”, the outlet scrutinizes a progressive nonprofit alongside Musk, reinforcing its cross-ideological scrutiny. Overall, the reporting is well-sourced, avoids sensationalism, and presents its findings in a measured tone, earning a Left-Center label due to its slightly progressive lean in issue framing, but with clear efforts toward balance.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Status as Left-Center biased for its generally progressive framing of issues while maintaining critical coverage of figures and institutions across the political spectrum. Its thorough sourcing and original reporting earn it a High rating for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt 06/15/2025)
Source: https://www.status.news/
Last Updated on June 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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