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Fact check: Is factually.com politically biased?

Checked on June 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

There appears to be some confusion in the analyses, as they reference different websites (factually.com vs Factly.com vs Factcheck.org). Based on the available data, Factly.com is rated as "LEAST BIASED" with "MOSTLY FACTUAL" reporting [1]. The site demonstrates minimal political bias and focuses on presenting factual information from publicly available sources.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points need to be considered:

  • The site has some credibility issues due to occasional broken links in their reporting [1]
  • For comparison, similar fact-checking organizations like Factcheck.org maintain a "LEAST BIASED" rating with "VERY HIGH" factual reporting by:
  • Operating as a non-partisan, nonprofit organization
  • Fact-checking claims from both Republicans and Democrats
  • Using credible media outlets and expert accounts as sources [2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself contains potential issues:

  • It assumes that political bias can be definitively determined, when in reality, bias assessment requires continuous monitoring and evaluation
  • The question references "factually.com" which appears to be a misspelling, as the analyses discuss "Factly.com" [1]
  • Media bias assessment organizations like Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) benefit from being seen as authoritative sources on media bias [3], so their assessments should be considered alongside other evaluation methods

It's worth noting that even organizations rated as "least biased" may have subtle biases in their story selection and presentation, and readers should always maintain critical thinking when consuming any media.

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