Understanding Ground News
Learn how Ground News works, including bias ratings, blindspots, and how we help readers compare news coverage.
About Our Ratings
Read more on our Bias Rating explainer page.
What Is A News Blindspot?
Learn how Ground News reveals what's being reported across the political spectrum.
How Ground News Works
How Does Ground News Help Readers See News Differently?
Ground News helps readers compare how different news outlets report on the same story. By organizing coverage from across the political spectrum, we m...
How Do I Read the Ground News Bias Bar?
The bias bar demonstrates the bias distribution of reporting on a given story. For example, if 15 sources are reporting on a story, and only 10% of co...
What Do the "L", "C", "R" Stand For?
The letters stand for "Left" "Right" and "Center", with reference to the political spectrum. Left leaning sources tend to support issues that are impo...
Understanding Our Bias Comparison Summary Feature
The Bias Comparison summary feature helps readers quickly see how news outlets across the political spectrum (Left, Center, and Right) are covering th...
What Is the Ground News "In Focus" Feed?
The Ground News "In Focus" feed provides a dedicated feed to view today's major news events. The feed is regularly updated with new world events to c...
Understanding Sources & Coverage
Does Ground News Have A Comprehensive List of Featured Sources?
Ground News gathers news from over 60,000+ sources globally, offering a wide range of perspectives across regions, political leanings, and media types...
What If I Disagree With A Bias Rating?
Bias ratings are not static and can change over time. If you disagree with a rating in the meantime, you can edit the rating on your account. On the m...
Does Ground News Have Non-English Articles?
Yes, Ground News shows stories in their original language. If you are looking for a specific news source from a non-English speaking country, you can ...
Exploring Podcasts and Opinions
Ground News is rolling out a brand new feature that offers alternative media formats directly on story pages. This feature offers additional perspec...