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Far Left: Voices that strongly advocate for progressive policies and systemic change.
Rated on the politics section only. 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.
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Rated Far LeftSep 27, 2026
Opening rating on the five-point spectrum
Recent coverage
Opinion
Trump’s Russia Envoy Praises Putin as a Great ‘Humanitarian’
Part of: Russia says it will resume talks with Ukraine and US after Witkoff meets Putin
Trump Blows Up at Reporters in Oval Office: ‘You Better Be Careful’
Part of: Trump calls Independent reporter a ‘sick person’ during Oval Office exchange
Dem Candidate’s Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over ‘Despicable’ Attack Ad
Part of: Ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio governor race
Opinion
Trump’s Crunch-Time Message: New Mexico Should Be Renamed ‘New America’
Part of: Trump again urges New Mexico to rename itself New America; governor rejects idea
Trump Plans to Target Americans Behind on Student Loans
Part of: Officials prepare to resume debt collection on defaulted student loans, report says
Opinion
‘A Drop in the Bucket’: Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is Desperate Political Theater
Part of: Trump says Putin agreed to supply diesel to US and global markets
Katie Zacharia Is ‘Transitioning Out’ as Press Secretary After Nightmare First Week
Part of: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing
Opinion
New Numbers Show Just How Badly Trump Wrecked the Economy
Part of: Consumer prices rise 3.7% over the year to September, Labor Department data show
‘Abbott Is Struggling’: Ken Paxton Gripes About Texas GOP and Campaign Woes in New Leaked Audio
Part of: Rolling Stone publishes new audio of Ken Paxton on Abbott and Texas GOP campaign
Why Is the President Posting Videos of Animals Mauling People?
Part of: Trump posts tiger attack video and AI video of himself with a tiger after UK death
Opinion
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Corruption Scandal Was Too Sloppy for the Trump Administration
Part of: Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Greece post amid misconduct allegations
Opinion
Judge Tears Into Trump Admin. for Cutting Down D.C. Trees: ‘Beyond Upset and Furious’
Part of: Judge orders 24-hour halt to tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington
Opinion
The Right’s Desperate Conspiracy Theory About James Talarico Goes Up In Flames
Part of: Texas Senate candidate Talarico returns after nine days off trail, citing flu
Trump’s Vendetta Against Ilhan Omar Now Involves Federal Agents Raiding Her Home
Part of: Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe
Opinion
Trump Taps Far-Right Commentator as New Press Secretary
Part of: White House offers Katie Zacharia press secretary job, succeeding Karoline Leavitt
‘Barbaric’: Catholic Leader Condemns Hegseth’s Plan for Public Execution
Part of: Pentagon says Trump approved firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
Opinion
Abdul El-Sayed Wouldn’t Let Mike Rogers Wash Off His MAGA Makeup
Part of: Rogers and El-Sayed hold first debate in Michigan Senate race
The Pentagon Is Going to Livestream a Firing Squad Execution
Part of: Pentagon says Trump approved firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
Opinion
Trump Official Lauds Admin. for ‘Protecting White American Men From Discrimination’
Part of: US suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green-card labor program over fraud claims
Trump Is Mulling a Pre-Midterms Strike on Iran to Help Drum Up Support: Report
Part of: Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections