The Lakeland Ledger

LEFT-CENTER BIAS

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Overall, we rate The Lakeland Ledger Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Lakeland Ledger is a newspaper that serves Lakeland, Florida, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. theledgerl.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.

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Funded by / Ownership

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns The Lakeland Ledger. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Lakeland Ledger covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Lakeland, Florida area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language Lakeland shooting victims now up to 11 people: What we know. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.

Editorially, The Lakeland Ledger does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented, such as this that favors the left: Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inauguration speech skirts his controversies. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Lakeland Ledger Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/03/2019) Update (01/31/2023)

Source: https://www.theledger.com/

Last Updated on January 31, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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