RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in 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 conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Elkhart Truth right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and High for factual reporting due to utilizing credible news sources and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1889, The Elkhart Truth is a daily newspaper published in Elkhart, Indiana. Elkharttruth.com delivers local news, hometown politics, business news, local events, and sports.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The paper is owned by Paxton Media Group, which owns several right-leaning newspapers across the USA, such as the High Point Enterprise. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Elkhart Truth reports national news by republishing articles from credible newsagents such as the Associated Press. They report local news through the use of journalists with minimal bias using neutral headlines such as “Democratic candidate forum set for Jan. 18” and “Salvation Army Week proclaimed beginning May 14.”
Editorially, there is a reasonable balance between left and right-leaning opinions, with slightly more favoring the right such as this: Obsessed with Trump.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Elkhart Truth right-center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and High for factual reporting due to utilizing credible news sources and a clean fact check record. (M. Huitsing 5/31/2018) Updated (07/17/2022)
Source: https://www.elkharttruth.com
Last Updated on July 17, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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