Jacobin

The rating

Far Left: Voices that strongly advocate for progressive policies and systemic change.

Self-described socialist magazine. 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 Jacobin’s news reporting, not its opinion pages. It is Mantle’s editorial judgement, last reviewed Sep 27, 2026. How outlets are rated. Disagree with this rating?

Rating history

• Rated Far LeftSep 27, 2026

  Opening rating on the five-point spectrum

Recent coverage

• 2 days agoOpinion

  The Unhinged Racist Response to France’s School Protests

  Part of: Trump and Vance cite immigration as protests turn violent in France

• 5 days agoOpinion

  High School Protests Can Transform France’s Election Campaign

  Part of: Rallies across France back high school students protesting school conditions

• 6 days agoOpinion

  It Won’t Stop With Ilhan Omar

  Part of: Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe

• Oct 9, 2026Opinion

  Shawn Fain’s Slate Has Swept the UAW Elections

  Part of: UAW president Shawn Fain wins reelection to a second four-year term

• Oct 8, 2026

  In France, High Schoolers are Beaten, Choked, and Gassed

  Part of: Police in France use tear gas and batons at high school student protests

• Oct 6, 2026

  “The Spanish People Will Remember Who Betrayed Them”

  Part of: Spain’s Sánchez calls snap election for November 29 after housing bill defeat

• Oct 5, 2026

  Lula Is in Danger of Losing Brazil’s Presidency

  Part of: Bolsonaro and Lula Head to Runoff After Neither Wins Majority in Brazil's Election

• Oct 3, 2026Opinion

  US Meddling in Brazil May Decide Latin America’s Future

  Part of: Bolsonaro Takes Lead Over Lula in Brazil's First-Round Vote, Runoff Set for Oct. 25

• Oct 2, 2026Opinion

  The Stakes Are High in Brazil’s Upcoming Election

  Part of: Bolsonaro Takes Lead Over Lula in Brazil's First-Round Vote, Runoff Set for Oct. 25

• Oct 2, 2026Opinion

  Jordan Bardella Isn’t Such a Friend of Jews After All

  Part of: Mediapart says it authenticated antisemitic messages attributed to French far-right leader Bardella

• Sep 29, 2026Opinion

  Primetime Turns Chris Hansen Into a Horror Show

  Part of: Chris Hansen Criticizes A24’s ‘Primetime,’ Starring Robert Pattinson as Him

• Sep 28, 2026

  Trump’s Greenland Deal Puts His Annexation Plans on Ice

  Part of: US, Denmark and Greenland sign security agreement expanding American military presence