Voting Information
No source is truly unbiased, for it comes from human beings. However, some sources try to be objective, rather than push their point of view. We'd like to help you decide.
Media Bias and Reliability
The following rate media sources of information, according to bias and use of facts.
Some may only rate the website of a particular company, as opposed to its TV or print media. They each have individual criteria and different methods of determining a score, including surveys, panelists from all political sides, and journalists.
The scale varies usually from: LEFT to LEFT OF CENTER to CENTER/LEAST BIASED
to RIGHT OF CENTER to RIGHT. CENTER is not always better; it may mean important perspectives are omitted.
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Only rates bias, not credibility
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Cited by major media outlets and used in universities.
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Features a tool you can use to get instant ratings as you browse. Free if you use Microsoft Edge to access the internet.
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Features an interactive media chart where you can click on a source for detailed info.
Knight Foundation Report (uses the ratings of AllSides and Media Bias/Fact Check)
Trustworthy Sources
The following sources are considered factual and credible according to Media Bias/Fact Check and NewsGuard. They are also considered "least biased" according to Media Bias/Fact Check.
The following sources are considered factual and credible according to Media Bias/Fact Check and NewsGuard but may lean left or right to some degree, because of the language they use and the stories they choose to report.
National Public Radio: explains issues simply and completely. Podcasts also available.
Fact-checking website with “Truth-O-Meter.”
Rated Right of Center for editorials.
Rated Left of Center for editorials.
Rated Left of Center biased based on story selection and editorial positions that slightly favor the left. Rated High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Rated Right of Center by Media Bias/Fact Check but Center by AllSides and Ad Fontes.
Massachusetts Ballot Questions
The following contain guides to the Massachusetts Ballot Questions.
The following sources are considered factual and credible according to Media Bias/Fact Check but may lean left as rated by either MBFC or AllSides.
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Also watch debates that were broadcast on WCVB.
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Considered Least Biased or Center. Includes videos.
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Website of The Republican newspaper, Springfield, MA.
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Click halfway down for the Questions; listen, read or watch.
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Includes the "Red Book" sent to voters by mail.