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Far Left: Voices that strongly advocate for progressive policies and systemic change.
Self-described pro-democracy news network that began in 2020 as a political action committee. 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 MeidasTouch’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?
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Rated Far LeftSep 27, 2026
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Recent coverage
Vivek Smacked With Community Note Over Amy Acton Attack Ad
Part of: Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws bipartisan criticism
Opinion
Trump Pushes For More Data Centers
Part of: Trump says data centers should generate their own power and pay communities ‘dividends’
Republicans Circulating Fake Trans Brochure to Stir Up Outrage in Texas
Part of: Mailers Offering Resources to Transgender Students Arrive at Texas Homes
Republican Candidate’s AI Blunder Exposes Awkward Truth About Trump
Part of: Minnesota Republican candidate removes website text that read like an AI prompt
Opinion
'Shame on Vivek': Amy Acton's Brother Blasts Ad Exploiting Her Childhood Abuse
Part of: Ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio governor race
Vivek’s Sick New Ad Targets Amy Acton With Mother Who Defended Her Abuser
Part of: Ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio governor race
“Russia Has Been Fine on Ukraine”: Trump Says as Russian Drone Kills a Baby in Her Stroller
Part of: Russian drone strike on park in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kills at least five
Trump’s Golf Course Hearing Erupts as His Own Official Gets Grilled
Part of: Trump’s East Potomac golf course renovation faces court scrutiny over tree removal
Ken Paxton Removes Black Conservative Content Creator From Event
Part of: Influencer says she was asked to leave a Ken Paxton campaign rally in Texas
Zuckerberg’s Meta Takes Down No Kings Instagram During Massive Protest Day
Part of: Meta temporarily suspends No Kings Instagram account during nationwide protest day
Trump Fires Katie Zacharia After Five Days
Part of: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing
Kentucky Rep. TJ Roberts Collaborated With Nick Sortor to Push Debunked Talarico Mental Health Story
Part of: Texas Senate candidate Talarico returns after nine days off trail, citing flu
'F***king Wolverine': Abdul El-Sayed Destroys JD Vance With Ferocious Clap Back
Part of: Vance Criticizes Democrat El-Sayed at Michigan Rally for Republican Rogers
Opinion
Trump Donor at Center of Guilfoyle Scandal Says It Could 'Bring Down' White House
Part of: Donor Eric Deters sues former ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle for defamation
Matt Gaetz Hit With Bombshell Sex-Trafficking Lawsuit Alleging Drugs, Payments and Sex With Teen
Part of: Two women sue former Rep. Matt Gaetz and two others over alleged sex trafficking
Trump Calls Off Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution After Backlash, Blames Obama
Part of: Trump rules out livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s firing squad execution
Trump Says Leakers ‘Should Be Shot’—Then Calls Journalists Leakers
Opinion
Brutal Economic News as Gas Prices Push Inflation to 3.7% on the Year
Part of: Consumer prices rise 3.7% over the year to September, Labor Department data show
Kimberly Guilfoyle OUT as Ambassador After Scandals Explode
Part of: Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Greece post amid misconduct allegations
Trump’s New Press Secretary Flops So Badly, Insiders Are Already Talking Scaramucci
Part of: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing