QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
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- Overall, we rate the Patriot Light as Far-right biased and Questionable based on the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, and pseudoscience, as well as the use of poor sources and a complete lack of transparency.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Pseudoscience, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The Patriot Light is a news aggregation website focusing on American patriotism and conservative values. It aims to present news and opinions that resonate with conservative readers and emphasize support for constitutional rights and free speech.
According to its about page “Our mission is to bring you the news that matters most to you, from a balanced and neutral perspective. At ThePatriotLight, we take great care to ensure that our content complies with Google’s policies and guidelines for news aggregation. Our team of experienced professionals curates news stories from reputable and respected sources to ensure that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. We understand the importance of transparency and accountability, and we are committed to providing you with unbiased and real news. Our goal is to bring you the news that matters, without any bias or spin.”
The website lacks transparency as they do not provide the names of the people involved nor disclose ownership.
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Funded by / Ownership
The website does not provide detailed information about its ownership or funding sources. Revenue is generated through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Patriot Light does not produce original content but curates and aggregates news stories from other sources. The website misleads people by claiming not to be biased and using reputable sources. The opposite is true as the first story we clicked on Homeless Man Builds House, Complete with Electricity, on Side of Los Angeles Highway is from the discredited Gateway Pundit, which routinely fails fact checks.
The Patriot Light exhibits a strong conservative bias in its reporting and editorial stance. It frequently publishes content that supports conservative ideologies, criticizes liberal policies, and highlights issues important to a right-leaning audience. For example, Complete Weirdo and Loser Troll Running for Congress Learns the HARD WAY You Do Not Wish Death on MAGA, is an article that uses emotional wording, which again originates from a low-quality source Twitchy.
In reviewing other sources they republish, most are rated as right-biased, questionable, or conspiracy-related. Some examples are 100% Fed Up, Hot Air, and Natural News. In general, The Patriot Light is far-right biased, lacks credibility, and uses sources that are not always fact-based.
Failed Fact Checks
- The website does not publish original content; however, the sources it relies on routinely fail fact-checks.
Overall, we rate the Patriot Light as Far-right biased and Questionable based on the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, and pseudoscience, as well as the use of poor sources and a complete lack of transparency. (D. Van Zandt 04/21/2024)
Source: https://thepatriotlight.com/
Last Updated on April 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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