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 appeals 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 Baxter Bulletin as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.1)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Baxter Bulletin serves Mountain Home, Arkansas, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. Baxterbulletin.com serves as the newspaper’s online domain.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Baxter Bulletin is owned by Carpenter Media Group, which publishes over 100 community papers in the United States. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Baxter Bulletin covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Mountain Home, Arkansas area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language Baxter County voters receiving updated ID cards. The paper does not cover national and international news.
Editorially, the Winter Haven News Chief does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented such as this that favors the left: Omicron makes its mark on the New Year. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Baxter Bulletin as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/1/2018) Updated (10/24/2024)
Source: https://www.baxterbulletin.com
Last Updated on November 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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