Our Methodology
How we analyze and rate news sources for bias and credibility
Why Bias Transparency?
All news sources have some degree of bias, whether in story selection, framing, or editorial stance. Rather than pretending bias doesn't exist, we believe in transparency. Our goal is to help you understand the perspective behind each article so you can form your own informed opinions.
The Bias Scale
Interactive bias scale showing the full political spectrum
Progressive editorial stance, favors left-leaning policies
Slightly progressive lean while maintaining journalistic standards
Balanced coverage, focuses on factual reporting
Slightly conservative lean while maintaining journalistic standards
Conservative editorial stance, favors right-leaning policies
How We Rate Sources
Editorial Analysis
We examine editorial pages, opinion sections, and overall editorial direction to understand a publication's political leaning.
Story Selection
We analyze which stories get coverage and how prominently they're featured, as this often reveals editorial priorities.
Language and Framing
Word choice, headlines, and how stories are framed can indicate bias even in ostensibly neutral reporting.
Fact-Check History
We consider a source's track record with fact-checkers and corrections policy to determine credibility scores.