LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Monthly Left Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that 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
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Australia
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2005 by Australian property developer and publisher Morry Schwartz, The Monthly is an Australian culture and politics magazine headquartered in Carlton, Victoria. According to its about page, The Monthly focuses on “a mix of investigative reportage, critical essays, and thoughtful reviews.” The Monthly is published in print on a monthly basis as well as an online edition. Its sister publications are the Quarterly Essay and The Saturday Paper.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Monthly is owned by Schwartz Media which is owned by Morry Schwartz. Revenue is derived through advertising/subscription, an online shop, and wine service.
Analysis / Bias
The publisher Morry Schwartz describes The Monthly as “socially and politically progressive; concerned but never wet; open-minded and courageous.” The Monthly typically publishes “essays from some of Australia’s best writers and critics, which regularly run in excess of 5,000 words.”
In review, The Monthly’s news articles moderately favor the left, and headlines typically utilize loaded emotional language, for instance, “Murdoch’s war on Labor.” Articles, in general, are critical of former Center-Right Conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison, such as “The Devil and Scott Morrison.” Editorially, there is a strong left-leaning bias through the promotion of environmentalism, such as “Death threat: Environmental protection laws do not conserve Australia’s wildlife – and government inaction means they never will” and equality for LGBTQ.
When it comes to sourcing, The Monthly reports original news utilizing credible sources through quotes such as The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) and The Washington Post. When covering world news about the USA, they cover the former Trump Administration with a critical tone, such as this “American carnage.” In general, The Monthly reports news factually and from a liberal perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Monthly Left Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (8/17/2016) Updated (M. Huitsing 01/25/2023)
Source: https://www.themonthly.com.au/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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