RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Post-Journal slightly Right-Center biased based on ownership affiliation and editorial positions that slightly lean conservative. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1826, The Post-Journal is a daily newspaper serving the area around Jamestown, New York. The website has sections dedicated to News, Sports, Opinion, and Life.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Post-Journal is owned by Ogden Newspapers Inc., which publishes numerous small-market newspapers around the eastern half of the USA. Ogden has historically donated to Republican candidates. According to Open Secrets, since 1992, they have donated 93% to Republicans. Robert Nutting is the current CEO. The paper is funded through both advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Post-Journal produces original news covering the Western New York region. Headlines and articles contain minimal emotional language such as this: Police Investigating Saturday Stabbing. National and international news is republished by the Associated Press.
Editorially, the paper does not endorse Presidential candidates; however, in local elections, they tend to favor more Republican candidates. A review of editorial commentary shows a reasonable balance between right and left without delving into extremes; however, slightly more op-eds favor the right such as this: Illegal Immigrants Shouldn’t Be Able To Use A License To Vote. Generally, the news is reported factually with a slight conservative bias editorially.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Post-Journal slightly Right-Center biased based on ownership affiliation and editorial positions that slightly lean conservative. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/22/2019) Updated (11/28/2023)
Source: https://www.post-journal.com
Last Updated on November 28, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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