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The Stranger, based in Seattle, Washington, is renowned for its alternative and progressive coverage of local news, culture, and politics. It offers a mix of in-depth reporting, commentary, and arts coverage, often focusing on issues pertinent to the LGBTQ+ community and social justice. Founded in 1991 by Tim Keck and Jim Keogh, The Stranger is independently owned. It attracts around 500,000 monthly visitors, reflecting its strong presence in Seattle's media landscape.
The Stranger is ranked 7,052 among other media sources and has an average of 845,191 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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The Stranger has a Bias Score of -70% Very 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 Good, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

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    -70% Very Liberal

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    75% Reliable Good
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    *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.

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