LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Street Roots as Left Biased due to its focus on social justice, poverty, and homelessness. We also rate it High in factual reporting for its reliance on credible sources, including nonprofit data and firsthand community perspectives. However, its editorial stance reflects a progressive approach to social and economic issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-5.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Street Roots is a nonprofit street newspaper founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1999. It focuses on issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and social justice, providing an outlet for marginalized voices. The newspaper is sold by vendors experiencing homelessness or low-income situations.
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Funded by / Ownership
Street Roots operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, funded through donations and newspaper sales by its vendors. Its community-oriented model supports both the publication’s journalism and its social mission of supporting vulnerable populations.
Analysis / Bias
Street Roots shows a progressive bias, especially in its advocacy for social justice and support for policies that address poverty and homelessness. Its articles often support progressive solutions, such as affordable housing initiatives, public healthcare, and criminal justice reform. For example, in “Housing First,” the publication advocates for housing-first models to tackle homelessness. Similarly, “Portland needs clear leadership on police reform” reflects the publication’s progressive stance on law enforcement and public safety reform.
The site primarily relies on contributions from staff journalists, social workers, activists, and direct sources. It incorporates government reports, nonprofit data, and expert analysis relevant to social welfare topics, emphasizing firsthand accounts and community perspectives. Additionally, the site collaborates with investigative organizations like ProPublica through initiatives like the Local Reporting Network to enhance its coverage of systemic issues.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Street Roots as Left Biased due to its focus on social justice, poverty, and homelessness. We also rate it High in factual reporting for its reliance on credible sources, including nonprofit data and firsthand community perspectives. However, its editorial stance reflects a progressive approach to social and economic issues. (M. Huitsing 11/20/2024)
Source: https://www.streetroots.org/
Last Updated on November 20, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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