Al Jazeera English
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- Far Left
- Left
- Center
- Right
- Far Right
Left: Mainstream liberal perspectives focusing on social equality and regulation.
Funded by the government of Qatar. Rated on English-language news coverage relative to the US spectrum. Mantle v1 rating based on story selection, framing and sourcing in recent news coverage, cross-checked against independent public ratings. Under review; see the methodology page.
The rating covers Al Jazeera English’s news reporting, not its opinion pages. It is Mantle’s editorial judgement, last reviewed Sep 27, 2026. This outlet is based outside the United States and is placed relative to the American political spectrum. How outlets are rated. Disagree with this rating?
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Rated LeftSep 27, 2026
Opening rating on the five-point spectrum
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