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Fact check: Is factually bias? Who runs factually?
1. Summary of the results
The question appears to confuse two different fact-checking organizations - Factually (which isn't mentioned in the sources) and FactCheck.org. FactCheck.org is a nonprofit organization founded by Brooks Jackson and is associated with the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania [1]. It employs four full-time journalists and receives primary funding from the Annenberg Foundation [1].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Several important contextual elements need to be considered:
- Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) is a separate organization that evaluates media bias, with over 9,500 sources in their database [2]
- MBFC has actually rated FactCheck.org as "Least Biased" with "Very High" factual reporting [3]
- The broader context of media independence is crucial - accusations of bias are sometimes used by authoritarians as a tool to discredit legitimate investigative journalism [4]
- Transparency in funding and editorial processes is considered essential for building trust in news organizations [5]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question contains several problematic assumptions:
- It conflates different fact-checking organizations, potentially leading to confusion
- The term "factually bias" is grammatically incorrect and unclear
- The question oversimplifies the complex nature of media bias and fact-checking
To provide proper context: FactCheck.org positions itself as a nonpartisan "consumer advocate" for voters [3]. They have received multiple awards and are considered highly reliable for accurate, low-bias fact-checking [3]. The organization's funding and institutional affiliation are transparent - they are funded by the Annenberg Foundation and affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania [1], which helps establish their credibility and independence.