LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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 using appeal 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 Voice of OC as left-center biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that moderately favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
In 2009, Joe Dunn, a former Democratic state senator from Santa Ana who initially chaired the outlet’s board of directors, founded the Voice of OC alongside Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Irvine School of Law; Los Angeles trial lawyer Thomas Girardi; and San Francisco attorney James Brosnahan. For the current list of the board of directors, please refer to their website. Voice of OC is a news agency that reports on local government and politics in Orange County, California.
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Ownership / Funding
Voice of OC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization funded by various foundations such as the Knight Foundation, Democracy Fund, The Weingart Foundation, and individual donors. The website provides a list of its donors, which can be accessed on its platform. The Orange County Employees Association initially funded Voice of OC with $140,000.
Analysis / Bias
The Voice of OC publishes local and regional news through journalists such as this: Will “Seal Beach Voters Elect OC’s First Openly Transgender City Council Member?” In this story, they cover both candidates in the Seal Beach City Council race, mentioning Wade’s priorities and campaign, as well as Landau as her opponent, and includes a statement from Wade’s campaign about alleged transphobic attacks from Landau’s campaign, but notes that Landau did not respond to a request for comment. Therefore, it seems that Voice of OC is attempting to cover both sides of the race, although Landau’s lack of response limits the extent to which both sides can be fully represented.
Another article, “Major OC Republican Group Lost on 96% of its Big Local Bets in Latest Election,” discusses the Orange County Republican Party’s track record in the latest election cycle. The article also mentions that Fred Whitaker, the county Republican Party chairman, did not respond to a request for comment regarding the group’s election results.
Editorially, on issues such as climate, Voice of OC supports action to address climate change and promotes environmental justice “Taft: The Climate and Environmental Justice Movements are Building a Sustainable Future for Santa Ana”.
Regarding sourcing, they rely on reliable sources, such as the LA Times (Los Angeles Times), and incorporate quotes into their reporting. The Voice of OC is generally fact-based and moderately left-leaning editorially.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Voice of OC as left-center biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that moderately favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 04/24/2023)
Source: voiceofoc.org
Last Updated on April 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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