New Orleans Times-Picayune – Bias and Credibility

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal 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 liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate the Times-Picayune Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1837, The Times-Picayune is an American newspaper published in New Orleans, Louisiana. nola.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Times-Picayune is owned by Georges Media Group, which owns businesses in the New Orleans area and other media publications. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Times-Picayune covers local news with minimal bias, such as Behind on utility bills? City Council directs Entergy to cover them for New Orleans residents. This website also hosts the New Orleans Advocate. National and international are derived from the Associated Press.

Editorially, The Times-Picayune historically endorsed Republican Presidential candidates. However, since 2008 they have either endorsed Democratic candidates or abstained from endorsing them. A thorough review of the opinion pages reveals more favor the left such as this Our Views: Medicaid expansion is helping Louisiana weather the coronavirus crisis, in more ways than one. In general, the news is reported factually with a slight left-leaning bias.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Times-Picayune Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (7/30/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 5/21/2020) Updated (12/31/2022)

Source: https://www.nola.com/