RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Waterbury Republican-American Right-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.4)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1844, The Waterbury Republican-American is a newspaper based in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Waterbury Republican-American is owned by Hearst Communications, which owns newspapers, magazines, television channels, and television stations, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, and Esquire. According to Open Secrets, Hearst donated 61% to Republican candidates and causes in 2024. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Republican-American publishes news stories about crime, weather, sports, and local news for Northwest Connecticut. Local news is reported through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Sharon man uses camera to catch meat thief from Millerton, N.Y. National and international news is republished by the Associated Press.
Editorially, more stories slightly favor the right.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Waterbury Republican-American Right-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 8/28/2016) Updated (02/08/2025)
Last Updated on February 8, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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