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 information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Wisconsin Right Now Right Biased and Mixed for factual reporting due to loaded language, selective story choices, and occasional misleading framing, despite some use of factual data and external sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.4)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Wisconsin Right Now is a Wisconsin-focused digital news outlet founded in 2020. It publishes a mix of local news and opinion, often emphasizing stories it claims are underreported by mainstream media. Contributors include political figures such as Jim Piwowarczyk, a Republican state legislator and periodic contributor, highlighting the outlet’s close ties to conservative perspectives.
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Funded by / Ownership
The outlet states it is self-funded and independent, generating revenue through advertising and reader donations. Ownership transparency is limited, though it appears to be privately operated.
Analysis / Bias
Wisconsin Right Now is a right-leaning news and opinion site that blends factual reporting with strong editorial framing. Articles frequently use loaded language and partisan characterizations. For example, Former State Senator Warns Voters: Chris Taylor Is ‘Truly a Whackjob’ relies on inflammatory rhetoric rather than neutral reporting. Similarly, Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin Supports Castration, Sterilization Surgeries of Children frames a policy position in extreme terms not directly supported by the cited statements, indicating misleading contextualization.
Story selection strongly favors conservative viewpoints, including positive coverage of Donald Trump policies such as Q1 Border Crossings Plummet 95% From Biden Era, while also promoting election integrity concerns like Why is national media not digging deeper into voting issues?. Sourcing varies; some content originates from relatively credible outlets like The Center Square, but is often presented with one-sided framing or insufficient context.
Overall, the site mixes factual information with opinion and selective framing, resulting in a right-biased perspective with moderate reliability concerns.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate Wisconsin Right Now Right Biased and Mixed for factual reporting due to loaded language, selective story choices, and occasional misleading framing, despite some use of factual data and external sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 03/31/2026)
Source: https://www.wisconsinrightnow.com/
Last Updated on March 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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