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 Type Investigations as Left-Center biased based on its progressive-leaning story selection, framing, and focus on accountability reporting involving marginalized groups. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to strong sourcing, transparent editorial standards, and a documented, rigorous fact-checking process.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Type Investigations is a nonprofit newsroom within Type Media Center (formerly The Nation Institute), based in New York, NY. It evolved from the Investigative Fund and specializes in long-form investigative reporting on racial and economic justice, environmental health, civil rights, and criminal justice. Its journalists work in partnership with national magazines, broadcasters, and digital publications, supported by research assistance, rigorous fact-checking, and grant-funded reporting resources.
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Funded by / Ownership
Type Investigations is owned by Type Media Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that also operates The Nation and Bold Type Books. Funding comes from foundation grants and individual donors, with major supporters including the Ford, MacArthur, Lannan, Puffin, and Open Society foundations, as listed on their transparency page.
Analysis / Bias
Type Investigations consistently produces in-depth investigations that foreground marginalized communities and scrutinize institutional power, which results in a clear Left-Center orientation.
Stories such as How Washington State Discriminates Against Incarcerated Immigrants emphasize discriminatory prison policies through immigrant perspectives, while Leaving the Island frames climate relocation as a systemic failure impacting Indigenous communities.
Their coverage of far-right extremism, including Prisons Have Become Finishing Schools for the Alt-Right, strongly critiques white supremacist movements and government deradicalization responses. Although their topic selection and framing consistently align with progressive priorities, sourcing is thorough, documentation is extensive, and the outlet publicly details its ethics, independence policies, and fact-checking procedures.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Type Investigations as Left-Center biased based on its progressive-leaning story selection, framing, and focus on accountability reporting involving marginalized groups. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to strong sourcing, transparent editorial standards, and a documented, rigorous fact-checking process. (D. Van Zandt 11/29/2025)
Source: https://www.typeinvestigations.org/
Last Updated on November 29, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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