LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate 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 appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Texas Signal as Left-Biased due to its alignment with progressive values on Texas’s social, economic, and political issues. We also rate it as Mostly Factual for its reliance on credible sources. However, its editorial stance and selective focus on certain narratives may influence the presentation of issues, leaving out important contexts.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (7.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2,2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Texas Signal is an independent news platform that provides progressive reporting and analysis on Texas politics, policy, and social issues. Launched in 2020, Texas Signal offers an alternative to mainstream news outlets by focusing on issues important to Texas’ left-leaning and progressive communities. The platform covers topics such as voting rights, labor rights, healthcare, climate change, and social justice.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Texas Signal is owned and published by the Texas Signal Media Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations and subscriptions generate revenue; however, the website does not disclose funding details.
Analysis / Bias
The Texas Signal demonstrates a left-leaning bias, particularly in its coverage of Texas state politics and social issues. It provides critical coverage of conservative policies, frequently highlighting issues such as voter suppression, environmental protection, and economic inequality.
Articles and headlines often contain moderately loaded language such as this New Exhibition Tackles Complicated Emotions Of Pollution And People. This story lacks hyperlinked sourcing. While the Texas Signal primarily relies on original reporting, public records, and contributions from experts, activists, and left-leaning political figures. It frequently cites statements from progressive organizations, Democratic politicians, and advocacy groups, resulting in one-sided perspectives.
Editorially, all stories favor a progressive perspective, such as promoting Trans Rights: ‘Not Everyone Can Leave’: Survival Advice from Trans Teens in Texas. Environmental Concerns: Project 2025 Takes Energy Backwards and Reproductive Rights: Overcoming Barriers For Black Women And Abortion Care. In general, the Texas Signal is reasonably fact-based and holds progressive left editorial biases.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Texas Signal as Left-Biased due to its alignment with progressive values on Texas’s social, economic, and political issues. We also rate it as Mostly Factual for its reliance on credible sources. However, its editorial stance and selective focus on certain narratives may influence the presentation of issues, leaving out important contexts. (D. Van Zandt 11/24/2024)
Source: https://texassignal.com/
Last Updated on November 24, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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