• jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    3 months ago

    Reported as an “unreliable source” which does not appear to be the case.

    https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-intercept/

    "In general, The Intercept provides in-depth investigative stories that are sensational in nature. Most stories are critical of the right-left establishment and lean strongly progressive left in ideology.

    Failed Fact Checks

    A factual search reveals they have not failed a fact check; however, in 2016, they fired Juan Thompson for fabricating quotes and establishing email accounts to trick editors. The Intercept reported: “Thompson admitted to creating fake email accounts and fabricating messages but stood by his published work. He did not cooperate in the review,”"