QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no sourcing to credible information, a complete lack of transparency, and/or fake news. Fake News is the deliberate attempt to publish hoaxes and/or disinformation for profit or influence (Learn More). Sources listed in the Questionable Category may be very untrustworthy and should be fact-checked on a per article basis. Please note sources on this list are not considered fake news unless specifically written in the reasoning section for that source. See all Questionable sources.
- Overall, we rate the Other 98% Questionable based on strong left-wing bias and an abysmal fact check record.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Failed Fact Checks
Bias Rating: EXTREME LEFT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2010, The Other 98% describe themselves via their about page as “50% Media Lab. 50% Direct Action Crew. 100% Committed to fighting Trump’s Agenda.” The Other 98% is a non-profit activist group “tired of corporate control of our government, our institutions, and our planet.” Their primary mission is to get money out of politics and reduce corporate influence.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Other 98% is owned by Other98 Action and is funded through donations.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Other 98% have an extreme left-wing bias through story selection and political affiliation that favors the left. There is significant use of loaded language such as this: If you want Trump to deport DACA kids, you’re not a patriotic Christian, you’re an asshole. There is very little hyperlinking when it comes to sourcing information; therefore, it is difficult to determine the credibility and if their reporting is factual. In short, this is a propaganda source that tends to mislead, primarily via social media through the sharing of inaccurate memes.
Failed Fact Checks (Here is a short sampling of a few of them)
- Misleading Meme Pits Acosta Against ‘Neo Nazi’ – MISLEADING
- Viral image about Democratic senators and ‘big pharma’ is misleading – MOSTLY FALSE
- Did Fox News Discuss the ‘War on Christmas’ While Other Networks Covered Michael Cohen’s Guilty Pleas? – FALSE
- Facebook graphic misrepresents Trump’s $12 billion aid package to farmers after China tariffs – MOSTLY FALSE
- Is it Legal for a Migrant ‘Fleeing Violence’ to Enter the U.S. Without Authorization? – MOSTLY FALSE
- Says Fox News anchor Shepard Smith stepped down after Attorney General William Barr “had a closed door meeting with Rupert Murdoch.” – FALSE
- The corporate tax rate under Eisenhower was 90% – FALSE
Overall, we rate the Other 98% Questionable based on strong left-wing bias and an abysmal fact check record. (11/18/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 05/10/2022)
Source: https://other98.com
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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