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- Overall, we rate The Commune as right-biased based on its consistent promotion of Hindu nationalist and pro-BJP viewpoints while strongly opposing left-wing and Dravidian parties. We also rate them Questionable and mixed for factual reporting due to poor transparency, weak sourcing practices, and the frequent use of emotionally charged, one-sided language that promotes political propaganda.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.0)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.3)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The Commune identifies itself as a “news and views portal that focuses on social and political issues in southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu.” This tagline is consistently displayed across its pages and category archives. The site does not have a traditional About page that lists its founders or staff, and it only provides a contact email in the footer.
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Funded by / Ownership
Ownership and legal entity details are not disclosed on the site. A donations page was not found on the site; however, the outlet’s Facebook bio suggests it operates as a self-driven effort that “needs just enough money,” indicating a reliance on reader support. Overall, there is limited transparency regarding funding.
Analysis / Bias
Coverage is consistently nationalist and pro-BJP/Modi and strongly critical of Dravidian/left parties and critics. Examples include framing pieces such as “Islamist MLA And MMK Chief Jawahirullah Peddles False Propaganda About Trump Tariffs…” and “Radical Leftist And DMK Stooge Actor Prakash Raj…”, which use loaded labels (“Islamist,” “stooge”) and adversarial framing.
The editorial voice often champions Hindu nationalist narratives, e.g., “The Irrefutable Truth About RSS” and frequent “Expose/Fact-check” tags aimed at rival media and opposition figures, indicating an advocacy posture rather than neutral reporting. Recent news posts (e.g., Madras High Court rebuke piece) present one side aggressively, with minimal inclusion of opposing statements or official documents. Overall selection and language reflect a strong right-leaning, pro-nationalist tilt with overt propaganda characteristics.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a third-party fact checker.
Overall, we rate The Commune as right-biased based on its consistent promotion of Hindu nationalist and pro-BJP viewpoints while strongly opposing left-wing and Dravidian parties. We also rate them Questionable and mixed for factual reporting due to poor transparency, weak sourcing practices, and the frequent use of emotionally charged, one-sided language that promotes political propaganda. (D. Van Zandt 10/19/2025)
Source: https://thecommunemag.com/
Last Updated on October 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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