LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- The Swaddle is a thoughtfully produced, women‑focused publication headquartered in India. It employs an ethical, reader‑funded model (subscription‑only, no ads), and consistently delivers factual, well‑sourced articles with a moderate progressive perspective. We rate it as Left‑Center Biased and High for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.6)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Swaddle is an India-based online publication launched in 2016, focusing on women’s empowerment, gender issues, culture, and mindfulness. Their About page describes their goal as delivering “perspective, agency, compassion” for women and marginalized voices through long-form journalism and storytelling. They adhere to an outlined Ethics Statement that covers editorial independence, transparency, and respectful representation of sensitive topics.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Swaddle’s revenue model is reader‑centric: they accept payments through paid subscriptions (monthly or annual), granting members early entry to content.
Analysis / Bias
The Swaddle takes a thoughtful, women‑centered editorial stance with a moderate progressive slant on social issues:
- In “Can survivors of gender‑based violence seek asylum?”, the publication explores legal frameworks and real‑life cases, showing strong feminist advocacy by centering survivors.
- “Psyched‑up dream analysis can’t really heal you” critiques the commodification of wellness trends, reflecting a cautious approach toward pseudoscience within self‑care culture.
- “Is being woke really broke now?” examines backlash against social‑justice language in the corporate world through a skeptical lens, supportive of progressive discourse.
- “People judge credibility of information based on its popularity, study finds” reports objective research findings with appropriate citation, maintaining journalistic neutrality.
In general, The Swaddle leans left‑of‑center in issue framing but maintains credible journalism grounded in clear sourcing and an ethical approach.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
The Swaddle is a thoughtfully produced, women‑focused publication headquartered in India. It employs an ethical, reader‑funded model (subscription‑only, no ads), and consistently delivers factual, well‑sourced articles with a moderate progressive perspective. We rate it as Left‑Center Biased and High for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt 06/10/2025)
Source: https://www.theswaddle.com/
Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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