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

Largely analysis and commentary. 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 Slate’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

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Recent coverage

• 1 day agoOpinion

  We Have a New Contender for Ugliest Political Ad of All Time

  Part of: Ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio governor race

• 2 days agoOpinion

  Abdul El-Sayed’s Viral Moment With a Heckler Was Revealing—but Not in the Way the Heckler Intended

  Part of: El-Sayed responds to question on Muslim Brotherhood, compares himself to JFK

• 2 days agoOpinion

  Putin Is Throwing Trump a Bone—but It’s Laced With Poison

  Part of: Putin proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine, Wall Street Journal reports

• 4 days agoOpinion

  A Former Federal Prosecutor Explains Why the Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar Is So Very Bad

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

• 6 days agoOpinion

  Trump’s New Press Secretary Is an Incompetent Liar. She’s Also Perfect for the Job.

  Part of: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing

• 6 days ago

  “How Many Kids Did You Kill Today?”: What’s Really Behind the “Backlash” to Zohran Mamdani

  Part of: Pro-Palestinian protesters turn against Mayor Zohran Mamdani around October 7 anniversary

• 6 days ago

  Republicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout

  Part of: Democrats warn of Republican financial advantage three weeks before midterms

• Oct 14, 2026Opinion

  The Original Sin of Trump’s Presidency Is Coming Back to Bite Him

  Part of: Consumer prices rise 3.7% over the year to September, Labor Department data show

• Oct 13, 2026Opinion

  Is Trump’s Investigation Into Ilhan Omar Legit? Let’s Consider the Evidence.

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

• Oct 9, 2026Opinion

  There’s a Reason Pete Hegseth Chose the Fort Hood Shooter for His Grotesque Publicity Stunt

  Part of: Pentagon says Trump approved firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

• Oct 9, 2026

  A House Candidate Says She Was Raped While Campaigning. It’s a Horrific Account—and an Urgent One.

  Part of: Arizona Democratic candidate says she was sexually assaulted while repairing campaign sign

• Oct 8, 2026Opinion

  The Latest Example of Trumpworld’s Corruption Is Pretty Funny. It’s Also Really Bad.

  Part of: Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle faces State Department probe over alleged $100,000 request

• Oct 7, 2026

  A Progressive Democrat Tried to Woo MAHA Republicans. The Early Response Is Revealing.

  Part of: El-Sayed Faces Democratic Doubts and Piker Scrutiny in Michigan Senate Race

• Oct 6, 2026Opinion

  Christa Pike’s Botched Execution Was Even More Gruesome Than We’ve Been Led to Believe

  Part of: Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution attempt

• Oct 5, 2026

  Just One GOP Justice Needs to Flip for Big Oil to Face Climate Accountability. Welp.

  Part of: Supreme Court Hears Case on Whether Localities Can Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Damage

• Oct 5, 2026Opinion

  We Have a New Contender for Dumbest Political Move of the Century

  Part of: Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego, drawing sharp rebuke from California officials

• Oct 5, 2026

  Did Sam Alito Recuse in the Big Climate Case Because His Fellow Conservatives Told Him “We Got This”?

  Part of: Supreme Court Hears Case on Whether Localities Can Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Damage

• Oct 5, 2026

  Democrats Are Struggling to Beat Susan Collins. You Can (Still) Blame One Man.

  Part of: Collins and Jackson Clash in First Debate of Tight Maine Senate Race

• Oct 3, 2026

  SCOTUS Ignored the Horrors of Lethal Injection. After Christa Pike, Will We Continue to Let Them?

  Part of: Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survives botched lethal injection, remains critically ill

• Oct 1, 2026Opinion

  Jack Smith Testifies, and Senate Republicans Come Up Empty-Handed

  Part of: Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee on Trump investigations