RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Texas Scorecard as Right Biased due to its alignment with conservative viewpoints, particularly on issues such as government policy, taxation, and social values. We also rate it Mixed in factual reporting due to its reliance on partisan narratives and failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Texas Scorecard is an independent news and advocacy platform that primarily covers Texas state politics, policies, and issues affecting residents. It was launched by Empower Texans, a conservative advocacy group that has since rebranded to Texas Scorecard. The publication aims to provide Texans with news, commentary, and investigative reports rooted in a conservative perspective.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Texas Scorecard is a conservative nonprofit organization. It is funded primarily through donations from supporters and partnerships. The website does not disclose donors or financial information.
Analysis / Bias
Texas Scorecard demonstrates a strong right-leaning bias in its political coverage, focusing on limiting government influence, reducing taxes, and promoting conservative social values. The publication often provides critical analysis of left-wing policies and politicians, while offering favorable coverage of conservative officials and viewpoints.
Articles and headlines often contain emotionally loaded wording, such as Paxton Launches Investigation Into Potential Ad Boycott Conspiracy Targeting Social Media Platforms. This state news story is properly sourced from TechDirt.
Regarding sourcing, the Texas Scorecard uses a mix of original reporting, public records, and contributions from staff writers who are openly aligned with its conservative stance. It often cites statements from Texas government officials, Republican politicians, and conservative think tanks. While its use of official records and direct statements ensures a factual basis for many articles, the publication’s selective focus on particular narratives can result in one-sided coverage.
Editorially, nearly all stories favor the right, with stories like Trump’s Win In Texas, Not A Landslide…But An Avalanche and conspiracy theories like this Is FEMA Promoting Open Borders? Finally, there is evidence of failed fact checks, as seen below. In general, the Texas Scorecard holds a conservative bias and is not always factual in reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- A CDC study found that “mask mandates made no statistical difference” on coronavirus case rates. – Pants on Fire
- Wagon arriving at Detroit counting center after deadline “may have been a ballot box.” – False
Overall, we rate Texas Scorecard as Right Biased due to its alignment with conservative viewpoints, particularly on issues such as government policy, taxation, and social values. We also rate it Mixed in factual reporting due to its reliance on partisan narratives and failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 11/25/2024)
Source: https://texasscorecard.com/
Last Updated on November 25, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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