LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may use strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Utah News Dispatch Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Utah News Dispatch is an online news website from Utah. Their about statement reads, “Utah News Dispatch is your source for nonpartisan, issue-driven reporting on the Beehive State. Our journalists cover government, policy and the issues most impacting Utahns.”
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
According to their about page, the Utah News Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. States Newsroom publishes numerous other publications. The Utah News Dispatch is transparent as they link to the States Newsroom donors page. Initially, when they launched, they got fiscal sponsorship from the Hopewell Foundation; however, once the IRS approved their application for 501(c)(3) charity certification, they severed their ties with the Hopewell Foundation. There has been criticism of their involvement with the Hopewell Foundation, and they have responded here.
Analysis / Bias
The Utah News Dispatch publishes original news reporting on politics and policy from Utah. Coverage focuses on the legislature, the environment, and how national policy affects the people of Utah. Articles and headlines promote liberal perspectives through moderate, loaded language Utah sheriffs fed up with ‘sanctuary state’ debate.
They properly source, linking to credible sources such as whitehouse.gov, Washington Post, Politico, Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), and bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Editorially, opinion pieces favor the left, such as this Health and Human Services increases loan forgiveness for OBs, midwives who practice in rural areas. On the issues, the Utah News Dispatch promotes LGBT equality and has concerns about climate change. Finally, they frequently report negatively on Republican politicians, such as this GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states. The Utah News Dispatch generally reports news factually; however, story selection and op-eds strongly favor a liberal perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Utah News Dispatch Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the left. We also rate them High in factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/07/2024)
Source: https://utahnewsdispatch.com/
Last Updated on April 7, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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