LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Telegram & Gazette Least Biased based on minimally biased story selection and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United States
MBFC’s Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1866, The Telegram & Gazette (and Sunday Telegram) is the only daily newspaper (broadsheet) of Worcester, Massachusetts. It also covers the surrounding areas of the western suburbs of Boston, and several towns in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut.
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Funded by / Ownership
Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The Telegram & Gazette. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Telegram & Gazette covers local news through staff writers with minimal bias such as this: Suspect in Webster home invasion is held without bail. National and world news comes via the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Telegram & Gazette has typically endorsed Republican candidates for President, however in 2008 they endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama. A review of their commentary page shows a good balance of opinions between right and left with zero extremes. In general, the T&G reports straight news with minimal bias and their editorials are also reasonably balanced.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Telegram & Gazette Least Biased based on minimally biased story selection and a balanced editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 4/16/2019) Updated (06/20/2023)
Source: https://www.telegram.com
Last Updated on June 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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