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The Conversation

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Lean LeftLean Left biasWhat does this mean?

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  • AllSides has low or initial confidence in this bias rating.

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Contents
  1. About The Conversation's Bias Rating
  2. What a "Lean Left" Rating Means
  3. Details
  4. Confidence Level

About The Conversation's Bias Rating

The Conversation is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Lean Left.

What a "Lean Left" Rating Means

Sources with an AllSides Media Bias Rating of Lean Left display media bias in ways that moderately align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas. A Lean Left bias is a moderately liberal rating on the political spectrum.

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Details

The Conversation is an independent not-for-profit digital news source featuring expert analysis from academics and professionals on ongoing or hot-button issues. According to its Who We Are page, the Conversation "arose out of deep-seated concerns for the fading quality of our public discourse – and recognition of the vital role that academic experts can play in the public arena."

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Confidence Level

Confidence is determined by how many reviews have been applied and consistency of data.

As of June 2026, AllSides has low or initial confidence in our Lean Left rating for The Conversation. If we perform more bias reviews and gather consistent data, this confidence level will increase.