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If you genuinely believe the mainstream US media doesn't lean left, have a look at the Media Bias Chart: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/

The methodology is thorough and non-partisan (that's the point). Note that the triangle's apex is literally left of center.

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Isn't the vertical alignment much more important than the horizontal?

Not that it counters your point, but the left alignment at the top is very minor.

It would be more helpful if the logos were encased in circles, sized to represent the reach of the publication.

This chart is part of the equation, but it says nothing about which of the publications in it have more influence.

So how do you explain the many times in which the media trumpets news stories that benefit the Republicans that don't hold up? Judith Miller's reporting on the lead-up to the Iraq War, reporting on leaks from the Democrats of dubious news-worthiness (like John Podesta's risotto recipe).

If you want a chart, look at this chart of the most common words associated with each candidate in 2016: https://www.businessinsider.com/gallup-candidate-word-clouds...

That's as clear an example of media bias in favor of the Republicans as you can wish for.

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