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- Overall, we rate The Lid as Right Biased due to its conservative viewpoints, frequent critiques of liberal policies, and use of opinionated language. We rate its reporting as Mixed and Questionable due to the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, and demonstrably false claims.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Conspiracy Theories, Propaganda, Poor Sources, False Claims
Bias Rating: FAR RIGHT (7.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.3)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The Lid is a conservative-leaning political blog founded by Jeff Dunetz, who is also its primary writer and editor. The blog focuses on U.S. politics, foreign policy, culture, and media bias, often presenting news and opinions from a conservative perspective. It frequently critiques liberal policies and media narratives, positioning itself as a counterpoint to mainstream media outlets.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Lid is owned and operated privately by Jeff Dunetz. The site relies on advertising for revenue generated through digital ads. No detailed information is available regarding major donors or other funding sources.
Analysis / Bias
The Lid exhibits a Right Bias, as it regularly features opinionated articles that align with conservative ideologies. It frequently critiques Democratic politicians, liberal policies, and progressive movements while promoting conservative perspectives on issues such as taxation, free speech, and U.S.-Israel relations. The blog uses strong, opinionated language that sometimes borders on sensationalism, particularly in its headlines like this Winning: Trump Orders Teachers and School Admins to Stop ‘Facilitating’ Gender Confusion in Kids. This article is sourced from the questionable source Just the News.
In another article that relies on Yahoo News, they interject sensational and inflammatory language like this Eric “Nuke ‘Em” Swalwell Goes Full Scumbag In His Reaction To Horrific Crash In DC. While properly sourced, the article is entirely one-sided favoring a conservative perspective.
While some articles cite credible sources, such as government reports or mainstream media, others rely on partisan outlets or opinion pieces without robust fact-checking. For example, articles on foreign policy often reflect a strong pro-Israel stance, sometimes framing opposing viewpoints in a dismissive manner.
The website also promotes debunked conspiracy theories like this Trump Cancels the $50Million Biden was Sending to Gaza for ‘Condoms’ (But Really Bomb Supplies). Both claims in the headline are false, as there is no evidence for either.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate The Lid as Right Biased due to its conservative viewpoints, frequent critiques of liberal policies, and use of opinionated language. We rate its reporting as Mixed and Questionable due to the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, and demonstrably false claims. (D. Van Zandt 02/01/2025)
Source: https://lidblog.com/
Last Updated on February 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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