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The Onion, a trailblazer in satirical news, was established in 1988 by its founders, Christopher Johnson & Tim Keck. Renowned for its humorous take on a wide spectrum of topics, The Onion has carved a niche for itself in the realm of parody news. Covering politics, sports, trendy stories, and more, The Onion delivers a unique blend of satire that challenges conventional news narratives. The publication has garnered a loyal following for its witty and often hilarious commentary on current events. While its stories are fictional and humorous, The Onion has become a cultural phenomenon, offering a satirical lens through which to view the world. As of the latest information, it;s owned by Onion, Inc.. The Onion continues to be a go-to source for those seeking a comical perspective on the news of the day.
The Onion is ranked N/A among other media sources and has an average of 4,471,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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The Onion has a Bias Score of -14% Somewhat Liberal 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

    -14% Somewhat Liberal

  • Policy Leanings

    4% Center

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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

    65% negative

Ratings are based on recent news using data science and A.I. technology.