The Cut is rated Left with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate The Cut Left Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that mostly favor the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to the occasional promotion of pseudoscience.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-5.9)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2008, The Cut is a digital publication covering fashion, culture, relationships, politics, work, and lifestyle from a primarily female perspective. It is one of six digital verticals published under New York Magazine, alongside Vulture, Intelligencer, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street.
The Cut began as a section of New York Magazine before expanding into a standalone digital brand. It publishes reported features, essays, commentary, fashion coverage, advice, and cultural analysis.
In 2019, New York Media merged with Vox Media, placing The Cut and the other New York Magazine properties within the broader Vox Media organization. In May 2026, James Murdoch’s investment company, Lupa Systems, agreed to acquire New York Magazine, Vox, and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The transaction closed on July 8, 2026. The acquired properties now operate as a new subsidiary of Lupa Systems under the Vox Media name, with Jim Bankoff serving as CEO.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Cut is published by New York Magazine, which is owned by Lupa Systems, the private investment and holding company founded by James Murdoch.
In July 2026, Lupa Systems completed its acquisition of New York Magazine, Vox, and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The acquisition included New York Magazine’s six digital verticals: The Cut, Vulture, Intelligencer, The Strategist, Curbed, and Grub Street. These properties now operate under the Lupa-owned Vox Media company.
The Cut generates revenue through digital subscriptions and memberships, advertising, sponsored content, affiliate commerce, and other commercial activities associated with New York Magazine.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Cut publishes news and opinion articles covering fashion, lifestyle, and politics. Non-political articles often use moderately loaded language such as this 5 Up-and-Coming Designers Changing the Fashion Industry. All stories reviewed linked to credible sources such as the New York Times and the World Health Organization.
Under the section called “Power” they publish articles related to feminism and politics. The articles in this section are fact-based and also rely on moderately loaded language such as this It’ll Have to Be Completely Destroyed
Editorially, most opinions favor the left and often have a negative opinion of President Trump such as this Sure, Let Him Talk for a Whole Hour. The website also promotes a feminist perspective. When it comes to science they have promoted GMO alarmism and published horoscopes that are considered pseudoscience. In general, the news is reported factually with a moderate left-leaning bias in editorial content.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Cut Left Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that mostly favor the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to the occasional promotion of pseudoscience. (D. Van Zandt 10/16/2020) Updated (09/07/2026)
Source: https://www.thecut.com/
Last Updated on September 7, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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