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 appeals 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 Free Press as Right-Center biased due to its consistent criticism of left-leaning views, especially on cultural and social issues. We rate them Mixed for factual reporting because, while articles are generally well-sourced, the outlet often presents one-sided opinion pieces that lack counterarguments or broader contextual balance.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.1)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded by Bari Weiss, The Free Press is a “new media company that aims to uphold the ideals of honesty, doggedness, and fierce independence in journalism. Originally known as Common Sense, it focuses on stories that are often ignored or misconstrued to serve ideological narratives, emphasizing curiosity and diverse viewpoints.”
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Funded by / Ownership
As of October 2025, the website is now owned by Paramount Skydance, with Bari Weiss being named the Editor-in-Chief of CBS News. Subscriptions, Donations, and a shop that sells branded merchandise generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Free Press primarily features articles that critique progressive views on social issues such as gender identity and cancel culture, with less coverage of the American right: Top Trans Doctors Blow the Whistle on ‘Sloppy’ Care and They Questioned Gender-Affirming Care. Then Their Kids Were Kicked Out of School. Articles are typically properly sourced from credible outlets.
It also publishes diverse viewpoints on divisive topics like abortion, immigration, and former President Biden’s policies, showcasing commentary from both Democratic and Republican perspectives. However, editorially, more stories favor the right through criticism of the left: James Carville Says Wokeness ‘Is Over’ and 2024 Will Be ‘Dangerous.’
When it comes to transgender topics, The Free Press presents overwhelmingly negative and one-sided coverage. Articles grouped under its Sex and Gender section frequently highlight controversy, medical malpractice claims, and backlash against gender-affirming care without including counterpoints from major medical organizations or supportive research.
For instance, “Supreme Court Will Decide If Tennessee Can Ban Gender-Transition Care for Kids” frames the legal battle primarily through the perspective of a whistleblower opposed to such care. In “I Was Elected to Fight for Women. My Fellow Democrats Have Forgotten What That Means”, a Democratic legislator critiques her own party for supporting trans rights, painting gender inclusion as harmful to women’s rights. Another piece, “Trans Activists Killed My Scientific Paper”, portrays the academic community as being stifled by pro-trans ideology, again without presenting balanced scholarly rebuttals.
External observers, such as Media Matters, have criticized The Free Press for pushing misleading narratives around transgender health care, particularly in its promotion of whistleblower Jamie Reed’s contested claims about a Missouri gender clinic. Generally, the outlet’s reporting on trans issues often lacks scientific context and fails to present opposing viewpoints, contributing to a skewed, anti-transgender editorial tone.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Free Press as Right-Center biased due to its consistent criticism of left-leaning views, especially on cultural and social issues. We rate them Mixed for factual reporting because, while articles are generally well-sourced, the outlet often presents one-sided opinion pieces that lack counterarguments or broader contextual balance. (D. Van Zandt 12/18/2023) Updated (10/06/2025)
Source: https://www.thefp.com/
Last Updated on October 6, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check