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 appeals 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 VTDigger Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2009, the VTDigger is a website that publishes news and analysis on the Vermont government and public policy. According to their about page, “VTDigger.org is a statewide news website that publishes daily reports on state government, politics, consumer affairs, business, and public policy. We also publish in-depth stories with occasional investigative pieces, video, and audio, in addition to raw information in the form of press releases and government documents.”
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Funded by / Ownership
VTDigger.org is a project of The Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The website is fully transparent, listing all donors.
Analysis / Bias
VTDigger publishes original news, investigations, and analysis related to Vermont government. Articles and headlines do not use loaded emotional wording such as this Burlington councilors hope to revive the effort to allow legal residents to vote in city elections. The website also reports on general news such as this Police say Burlington man trapped in car for 12 hours off I-89. All information is credibly sourced from first-hand accounts, documents, memos, and state reports.
Editorially, VTDigger investigates corruption and holds all public officials accountable regardless of the political party. For example, in 2016, they uncovered that Jane Sanders (Wife of Senator Bernie Sanders) overstated donation amounts to Burlington College Jane Sanders overstated donation amounts in loan application for Burlington College. However, when reviewing the website, they usually investigate and report on issues favorable to the left, such as concern for climate change Updated Lake Champlain cleanup plan focuses on climate change, environmental justice, and racial equity VTDigger announces new Underwriting for Racial Equity Project. In general, VTDigger is factual and leans left editorially.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the VTDigger Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/24/2022)
Source: https://vtdigger.org/
Last Updated on July 24, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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