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.
- Overall, we rate The Wild Hunt as Left-Center Biased based on its progressive cultural framing and advocacy for marginalized spiritual communities. We rate it Mixed for factual reporting due to the blend of well-sourced journalism in its news section and esoteric, belief-based content in its opinion and spirituality sections.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Wild Hunt is an online news journal that reports on modern Paganism, Heathenry, Polytheism, and related spiritual practices. Founded in 2004 by Jason Pitzl, it began as a daily blog and has grown into a platform providing news, commentary, and updates for the Pagan and polytheist communities. The Wild Hunt is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Wild Hunt operates as a fiscally-sponsored project of the San Francisco-based nonprofit organization Independent Arts and Media (IAM). It is funded entirely by the communities it serves, such as Pagans, Heathens, Witches, and Polytheists, through donations.
Analysis / Bias
The Wild Hunt features a mix of news coverage, community updates, and spiritual commentary from Pagan, Heathen, and Polytheist perspectives. While some reporting includes factual content on events, legal cases, and religious developments, a substantial portion of its work—especially in the “Perspectives” section—leans heavily on personal experience, metaphysical interpretation, and esoteric traditions. For example, writer Clio Ajana frequently explores themes through tarot, astrology, and spiritual symbolism, such as her reflection on the Hanged Man tarot card or her column on death and personal transformation.
News reports, such as “Dan Halloran, disgraced Théodish leader, and NYC councilman, found with child pornography,” adopt a more traditional journalistic tone and include verifiable details aligned with mainstream outlets like CBS News Miami. However, the article does not hyperlink directly to these external sources and instead cites direct quotes and invites readers to continue the discussion on Reddit, specifically linking to their own Wild Hunt subreddit. This approach emphasizes community engagement but also illustrates a preference for internal platforms over formal citations, reinforcing the site’s identity as both a community hub and a Pagan-oriented news outlet. While external sourcing is limited, The Wild Hunt does cite direct quotes from legal filings, public officials, and relevant parties in its news reporting, lending factual grounding to its coverage.
Another piece, “Opinion: Elon Musk and the Theology of Empathy,” offers a critical perspective on Elon Musk’s comments about empathy, drawing parallels to historical propaganda and citing sources such as the BBC, AP, USA Today, NBC News, and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). In general, The Wild Hunt provides factual reporting in its news section, often citing reputable sources like CBS and the SPLC. However, its opinion and spiritual content include metaphysical themes such as tarot and astrology.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Wild Hunt as Left-Center Biased based on its progressive cultural framing and advocacy for marginalized spiritual communities. We rate it Mixed for factual reporting due to the blend of well-sourced journalism in its news section and esoteric, belief-based content in its opinion and spirituality sections. (M. Huitsing 04/06/2025)
Source: https://wildhunt.org/
Last Updated on April 6, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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