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 information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Stand as Left Biased based on editorial positions that favor the progressive left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Stand is a news and opinion website associated with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, focusing on labor issues, workers’ rights, and social justice topics relevant to the state of Washington. It covers a range of topics from local and national news to opinions and updates on state government affairs, primarily from a labor perspective.
According to its about page, “The STAND was launched on May Day 2011 to feature news about — and for — working people. Its reports and opinion columns focus on creating and maintaining quality jobs, joining together in unions, improving our families’ quality of life, and promoting public policies that will restore shared prosperity.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The Stand is owned and operated by the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, which is an affiliation of labor unions in Washington state. It is not clear how this source generates revenue or funding.
Analysis / Bias
The Stand exhibits a clear pro-labor bias, aligning with the interests and views of the labor unions that make up the Washington State Labor Council. It prominently features articles advocating for union activities, workers’ rights, and progressive labor policies. The site also offers critical views on policies and practices that it perceives as anti-labor or detrimental to workers’ rights, reflecting a strong alignment with labor union ideologies. A sample news story is as follows UW Academic Student Employees rally for a fair contract. This story is sourced directly from the UAW Local 4121 website.
Editorially, they offer an opinion page that generally favors a progressive perspective like this Union difference is huge for Latina workers. In 2024, The Stand also endorses Joe Biden for President ‘An invigorating reminder’ of why we support President Biden. In general, The Stand is fact-based and holds progressive left viewpoints in favor of workers’ rights and equality.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Stand as Left Biased based on editorial positions that favor the progressive left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/23/2024)
Source: https://www.thestand.org/
Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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