LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately 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 using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Breach as left-biased based on editorial positions that favor a progressive left perspective and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
BreachMedia.ca, also called The Breach, is a progressive Canadian media outlet established in 2021. The Breach positions itself as a progressive alternative to mainstream Canadian media outlets, and it states that it has emerged in response to what it perceives as the shortcomings of established news sources, which it argues are often influenced by corporate interests and fail to address or represent pressing social issues adequately.
Breach Media aims to provide critical journalism on topics like racism, inequality, colonialism, and the climate crisis, giving a platform for underrepresented voices. The Breach is based in Quebec, Canada.
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Funded by / Ownership
“The Breach” is a non-profit digital news outlet primarily sustained by reader donations, memberships, and government subsidies from Service Canada and Emploi Quebec.
Analysis / Bias
BreachMedia.ca, with its progressive outlook, frequently addresses issues like national politics and social justice, as seen in “Toronto police’s secretive ”no-knock raids leave scars for a lifetime.” The article uses emotionally loaded language, particularly in its title and descriptions, such as “stormed inside with guns drawn,” to critique these raids. It includes expert opinions from Howard Morton, a former director of the Toronto police’s Special Investigations Unit, and Marta-Marika Urbanik, a criminology professor, who provide critical perspectives on the raids’ implications and sources such as Justice.gov, Toronto Star, and Research Gate. While the narrative presents the victims’ perspectives and expert critiques on no-knock raids, which may appear unbalanced, the article also mentions the police’s refusal to comment or provide data, which affects the ability to offer a more comprehensive view.
Similarly, another article titled “Cops crashed my talk on Palestine (and proved my point about colonialism)” uses a personal incident to critique anti-Palestinian sentiments in academic settings. Reflecting the outlet’s progressive stance, the piece blends the author’s experiences with broader social justice themes. Cited sources include CBC News, Al Jazeera, National Post, University of Alberta Press, and The Conversation.
In general, as a progressive news platform, this outlet’s articles reflect its editorial viewpoint but are based on well-sourced information, including stakeholder interviews, government documents, and established media references. Although it sometimes references sources like Al Jazeera, known for a mixed factual rating, the bulk of its citations are from widely regarded credible sources, ensuring the reliability of its reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Breach as left-biased based on editorial positions that favor a progressive left perspective and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 02/20/2024)
Source: https://breachmedia.ca/
Last Updated on April 10, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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