Posted on 11/16/2020 8:11:46 AM PST by rktman
If you’ve been following gun-related news for any length of time, you’ve probably come across a website called The Trace.
The Trace bills itself as “an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom” that covers gun-related topics in the United States. The outlet has in recent years sought to raise its credibility by partnering with major news sources like The New Yorker, Slate, and The Atlantic to report on topics like gun-related crime, universal background checks, and the National Rifle Association.
But new analysis by GunsAmerica has revealed that The Trace is anything but “independent” and “nonpartisan.” According to publicly available tax documents, nearly 70 percent of The Trace’s expenses are paid for by the anti-gun group Everytown for Gun Safety, and the outlet counts Everytown’s president, John Feinblatt, as its principal officer.
Though it claims editorial independence and seeks to be counted alongside the New York Times as a trusted source of news, one can argue that The Trace is still nothing more than a mouthpiece for Everytown.
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"The Trace". I seem to recall it being referenced on FR from time to time. Maybe even by me. As with EVERYTHING these days, some scrutiny is required.
“...sought to raise its credibility by partnering with major news sources like The New Yorker, Slate, and The Atlantic.”
That certainly should have given you a clue as to the politics of the organization.
LOL! If they thought that would boost their credibility, it makes you wonder who they wanted to be credible to.
The anti-gun people have been trying this for years. I remember back around 1969 they came out with an “alternative” to the NRA. Didn’t fool anyone.
One thing I’ve noticed over the decades is that most liberal news outlets will mimic liberal candidates. They start as conservatives, and then veer left once they have a solid audience.
“..sought to raise its credibility by partnering with major news sources like The New Yorker, Slate, and The Atlantic.”
So they cared more abput their misguided cred rather yhan the issues at hand?
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