Media bias refers to systematic patterns of favoritism in how media organizations cover people, ideas, or issues. Bias can be political, commercial, or ideological in nature.
Media bias affects how citizens understand political issues and can influence voting behavior and public opinion about important policies.
Media bias isn't always intentional—bias can result from editorial decisions, source selection, or unconscious preferences.
Media bias affects how citizens understand political issues and can influence voting behavior and public opinion about important policies.
Media bias isn't always intentional—bias can result from editorial decisions, source selection, or unconscious preferences.