LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Herald-Dispatch Least Biased based on balanced story selection and only a slightly left-leaning editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
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 1909, The Herald-Dispatch is a daily broadsheet newspaper that serves Huntington, West Virginia, and neighboring communities in southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Herald-Dispatch is owned by HD Media Co., LLC, which owns the Charleston Gazette-Mail. The paper is funded through an advertising and subscription model.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Herald-Dispatch covers local news through the use of reporters and journalists. National news is covered by the Associated Press. With local news, there is minimal use of loaded language such as this: West Virginia population drops for 6th straight year. All information is properly sourced from credible media.
Editorially, the Herald-Dispatch tends to endorse more Democratic candidates. The opinion pages also reflect a reasonable balance of views with a slight advantage to left-leaning views.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate the Herald-Dispatch Least Biased based on balanced story selection and only a slightly left-leaning editorial page. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 02/16/2023)
Source: http://www.herald-dispatch.com
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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