TWS
πΊπΈ The Wall Street Journal
Trust Score
87
High Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Right-Center
AllSides: Center
Factual Reporting
Mostly Factual
NewsGuard: 100/100
Ownership
Dow Jones & Company
Parent: News Corp (Rupert Murdoch)
Funding Model
Subscriptions, Advertising
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
71/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
95/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
90/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
88/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
58/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
92/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
76/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
66/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
94/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
74/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- Climate change denial editorials
- No candidate endorsements since 1928
- Pro-Bolsonaro, pro-Pinochet editorials