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Know the Bias in Your Media
Bias does not necessarily reflect credibility or accuracy, it reflects perspective only. How is the media you consume biased? Why is this important to know? Use the rating system from AllSides to learn more about the biases of individual news sources.
*AllSides is an independent site that BPL does not necessarily support or oppose.
What do AllSides Bias Ratings Mean?
Left: Strongly aligns with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas.
Lean Left: Moderately align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas.
Center: Does not show much political bias or displays a balance of articles with left and right perspectives.
Lean Right: Moderately aligns with conservative, traditional, libertarian, or right-wing thought and/or policy agendas.
Right: Strongly aligns with conservative, traditional, or right-wing thought and/or policy agendas.
*AllSides is an independent site that BPL does not necessarily support or oppose.
What do AllSides Bias Ratings Mean?
Left: Strongly aligns with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas. Lean Left: Moderately align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas. Center: Does not show much political bias or displays a balance of articles with left and right perspectives. Lean Right: Moderately aligns with conservative, traditional, libertarian, or right-wing thought and/or policy agendas. Right: Strongly aligns with conservative, traditional, or right-wing thought and/or policy agendas.
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