Media Bias
Bias in media does not always mean that the information is wrong or untrue. News organizations may carefully fact check their stories but still demonstrate bias. What stories they choose to cover, how much coverage they give a story, and how they characterize the facts in a story. This page contains two Media Bias Charts that can be helpful in identifying political bias. Remember it is wise to consider a variety of sources to get a better understanding of an issue and challenge your own biases.
Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart
This media bias chart was developed by Ad Fontes Media. You can learn more about how they developed the chart and their methodology on their website: www.adfontesmedia.com. You can also explore an interactive version of the chart there, too.
AllSides Media Bias Chart
This media bias chart was developed by AllSides Technologies. You can learn more about how they developed the chart and their methodology on their website: https://www.allsides.com/media-bias.
Understanding Media Bias
Should you trust media bias charts? from Poytner. About Poytner.
How to detect bias in news media, from Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. About FAIR.
Tracking money in politics, from OpenSecrets. About OpenSecrets.
