The Colorado Sun

The Colorado Sun is a nonprofit news outlet based in Denver that aims to cover all of Colorado so the state can better understand itself. The outlet is committed to fact-based, in-depth, and nonpartisan journalism, covering various topics such as politics, culture, the outdoor industry, education, and more. The articles provided show no major contradictions or deceptive practices but have a slight bias towards inflammatory language in some instances.

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The author uses inflammatory language to portray the situation in Colorado's 4th Congressional District
  • The use of phrases such as 'swampy backroom deal', 'lame duck congressman on day one', and 'the district deserves better' are examples of this bias

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Sundance Film Festival Considering New Home: Cincinnati, Atlanta, Boulder, Louisville, and Santa Fe Compete for Hosting Rights

    Sundance Film Festival Considering New Home: Cincinnati, Atlanta, Boulder, Louisville, and Santa Fe Compete for Hosting Rights

    Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 The Sundance Film Festival, a significant independent film event founded by Robert Redford, may relocate from Utah to one of six finalist cities: Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Park City/Salt Lake City or Santa Fe. The decision will be based on each city's infrastructure and alignment with Sundance Institute values. The winner is expected to be chosen in early 2025.
  • Syphilis Surges in Colorado and US: A Public Health Crisis - Tripled Cases, Expanded Testing

    Syphilis Surges in Colorado and US: A Public Health Crisis - Tripled Cases, Expanded Testing

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Syphilis cases have tripled in Colorado since 2018, leading to a public health crisis and an epidemic declaration by the state's health department. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidance for syphilis screening during pregnancy. Over 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in the US in 2022, a figure not seen in over 30 years. Colorado Governor Jared Polis is rallying for an all-government response to combat the issue by expanding testing opportunities and minimizing barriers to healthcare access.
  • Congressman Ken Buck Resigns from House of Representatives, Sparking Debate on Implications for Republican Party and Future Elections

    Congressman Ken Buck Resigns from House of Representatives, Sparking Debate on Implications for Republican Party and Future Elections

    Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Congressman Ken Buck's resignation from the House of Representatives has sparked a debate about its implications for the Republican Party. Some see it as part of a larger trend among Republicans to distance themselves from former President Donald Trump, while others view it as an opportunity for new leadership within the party. The resignation also raises questions about how this will impact future elections and whether other Republicans may follow suit.

  • One Year After Club Q Shooting: Remembrance, Progress, and Ongoing Concerns

    Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023 One year after the Club Q shooting, the community came together for a remembrance event. The club owner plans to reopen at a new location under a new name. The shooter is serving multiple life sentences plus more than 2,000 years in prison. A permanent memorial is being planned at the site of the shooting. A new LGBTQ resource center is set to open in Colorado Springs.

  • Heavily Armed Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Colorado Amusement Park

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023
      A man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado. The man was heavily armed with firearms, ammunition, and explosives. The park was evacuated and remained closed for the day as a safety precaution.