WirePoints - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check

RIGHT BIAS

These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.

Overall, we rate Wirepoints.org as Right-Biased due to its consistent conservative viewpoints and criticism of government spending and regulations. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High, with some well-researched articles and others that rely on selective data or present information in a way that supports their ideological stance.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Wirepoints was founded in 2018 and focuses on delivering original research and commentary on Illinois’ economy and government. The organization aims to provide nonpartisan policy research and analysis.

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Funded by / Ownership

Wirepoints is a nonprofit corporation based in Wilmette, Illinois. It is governed by a board of directors, including President Ted Dabrowski and Vice President Mark Glennon. The organization receives grants from various foundations and nonprofits, though the specific details of individual donors or the full extent of their funding are not fully transparent or publicly listed.

Analysis / Bias

Wirepoints.org exhibits a right-leaning bias, frequently criticizing government spending, taxation, and regulations. The site’s content often aligns with conservative viewpoints and supports policies that promote limited government intervention. For instance, the article originally published by Capitol News Illinois criticizes the minimum wage increase, suggesting it could lead to job cuts and increased automation. The author states, “The rate of new job postings by businesses at the beginning of the year will shed some light on how the jump to $15 on Jan. 1 is impacting business operations.” The article references government reports and nelp.org. Wirepoints frequently republishes articles from sources such as the Chicago Sun-Times and AP.

Another article, “Chicago’s black hole: Pension debts jump even though taxpayers pour billions into City Funds,” highlights the inefficiency and mismanagement of pension funds despite significant taxpayer contributions. The article uses 2017 data from financial reports and the Chicago Tribune. Similarly, “This one graphic explains why Illinois is such a financial mess” emphasizes the severity of Illinois’ financial problems through visual aids. While the article mentions data from Fitch Ratings, the actual source linked is from TheCenterSquare.com. These examples demonstrate Wirepoints.org’s tendency to present information in a way that aligns with conservative viewpoints, often highlighting the negative aspects of government policies and their impacts.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Wirepoints.org as Right-Biased due to its consistent conservative viewpoints and criticism of government spending and regulations. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High, with some well-researched articles and others that rely on selective data or present information in a way that supports their ideological stance. (M. Huitsing 12/27/2024)

Source: https://wirepoints.org/

Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check