(Know Your News 9) What does 'bias' in the news really mean?

By: What does 'bias' in the news really mean?

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: March 9, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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When people talk about “bias in the news,” it often comes with a suspicion: the idea that reporters simply repeat what they’ve been told or, worse, intentionally slant the story.

The reality is far more complicated.

Why bias is complicated

Journalists are human and, like all humans, they carry their own perspectives, assumptions and blind spots. That does not mean their work is inherently biased. Instead, it means reporters must take extra steps to …

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