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 The Argument as Left-Center Biased based on its explicit advocacy for liberal ideology and consistent framing of political issues from a left-liberal perspective. We also rate it as High in factual reporting due to transparent methodologies, clear labeling of opinion content, and reliance on data, historical analysis, and documented sources.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Argument is a mission-driven digital publication based in Washington, D.C., founded by Jerusalem Demsas. According to its About page, the outlet explicitly seeks to make a “positive, combative case for liberalism” through opinion journalism, original reporting, polling, and multimedia content. Coverage focuses on liberal political philosophy, economic growth, housing, technology, democracy, gender, and family policy. The publication operates primarily on Substack and combines staff-written analysis with guest columns from prominent liberal commentators.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Argument is independently owned and founded by Jerusalem Demsas and operates under a Substack subscription model. Revenue is generated through free and paid subscriptions, with paid tiers offering additional articles, polling data, events, and subscriber engagement.
Analysis / Bias
The Argument is a left-leaning opinion and analysis outlet that openly advocates for liberalism as an ideology rather than attempting neutral or balanced coverage. This ideological framing is explicit in essays such as Why I’m not a centrist, which argues for liberalism as a normative political philosophy distinct from moderation, and positions the publication in opposition to centrism and illiberal movements across the spectrum.
Story selection consistently reflects liberal priorities, including critiques of conservative politics, analysis of Democratic coalition dynamics, and strong support for immigration, housing abundance, and institutional reform. For example, Have Democrats lost their education edge? presents original polling data but frames the findings within an explicitly liberal perspective, including value judgments disclosed by the author. Likewise, historical and ideological essays such as This is how you get Nazis analyze authoritarianism through economic and structural lenses aligned with modern liberal interpretations.
Despite its ideological bias, the outlet demonstrates strong sourcing standards. Articles frequently include transparent polling methodology, historical references, academic research, and clearly labeled opinion content. The education polling article includes a detailed methodology section outlining sample size, weighting, margins of error, and external review, indicating a high level of transparency and rigor even when advancing a partisan viewpoint.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Argument as Left-Center Biased based on its explicit advocacy for liberal ideology and consistent framing of political issues from a left-liberal perspective. We also rate it as High in factual reporting due to transparent methodologies, clear labeling of opinion content, and reliance on data, historical analysis, and documented sources. (D. Van Zandt 12/24/2025)
Source: https://www.theargumentmag.com/
Last Updated on December 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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