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Covington News was founded in 1987 by Jane Covington, who aimed to provide an alternative source of news blending politics, sports, and trendy stories with a touch of parody to engage readers in a unique way. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the outlet has been lauded for its distinctive approach to news coverage that appeals to a broad demographic, striking a balance between the serious and the lighthearted. Known for its insightful political analysis and a penchant for spotlighting underreported stories, Covington News also has a significant following for its satirical pieces that provide comic relief while provoking thought. In 2015, the news outlet was acquired by MediaOne Group, a diversified media conglomerate, which has continued to uphold its original mission and editorial voice. Covington News maintains an extensive online platform at covingtonnews.com, allowing audiences around the globe to access its unique blend of news and entertainment.
Covington News is ranked 24,853 among other media sources and has an average of 103,926 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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Covington News has a Bias Score of 28% Medium Conservative which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    28% Medium Conservative

  • Policy Leanings

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    Fair Reliability

    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

  • Politician Portrayal

    63% negative

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