LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Vindicator as Least Biased based on balanced editorials and low-biased news reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
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 1869, The Vindicator is a daily broadsheet newspaper serving Youngstown, Ohio, and the Mahoning County region, as well as southern Trumbull County and northern Columbiana County.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Vindicator 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 Vindicator produces original news covering the Youngstown, Ohio, region. Headlines and articles contain minimal emotional language, such as this: Laying of the Roses ceremony honors service members killed in Vietnam. National and international news is republished by the Associated Press.
Editorially, commentary shows a reasonable balance between right and left without delving into extremes. In general, the news is reported factually with a balance in editorial positions.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Vindicator as Least Biased based on balanced editorials and low-biased news reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/4/2019) Updated (11/29/2023)
Source: https://www.vindy.com/
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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