The Bay Net

The Bay Net is a news source that provides local news, events, and information for the Southern Maryland region. We strive to provide unbiased and accurate news coverage to our readers.

93%

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

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Fourth Circuit Finds Maryland Handgun Qualification Law Unconstitutional', there is a noticeable bias towards the perspective of Governor Wes Moore and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen. Their disappointment and condemnation of the Fourth Circuit's ruling is highlighted, emphasizing their commitment to gun control and their belief that the ruling is a step back in achieving this.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Maryland's Handgun Qualification Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Fourth Circuit

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Handgun Qualification License (HQL) law in Maryland unconstitutional. Despite the court's decision, the HQL law remains in effect until a formal mandate is issued by the court. The law was challenged by the nonprofit gun advocacy group Maryland Shall Issue. The rate of gun deaths in Maryland increased by 46% from 2011 to 2020, higher than the nationwide increase of 33%.