People media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give People one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. We have seen it on 23 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is People biased?
The rating organisations do not give People one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is People left or right?
The rating organisations do not give People one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is People reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for People are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What People has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with People’s own report linked underneath.
Juror Paula Devlin stated the panel in the Lindsay Clancy case saw the proceedings as an opportunity to create change for women and families. Legal analyst Neama Rahmani called such reasoning problematic, asserting jurors should focus solely on facts.
People reported it asLindsay Clancy Juror Says 3 Slain Children ‘Would Still Be Here’ If Mom Had Gotten Help ‘She Really Needed’ (opens People in a new tab)
A surrogate who refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. McKenna West is challenging a California court order that recognized the intended parents as the child's legal guardians.
People reported it asSurrogate Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Custody Dispute Over Baby with Heart Defect (opens People in a new tab)
George W. Bush has unveiled a series of 16 paintings inspired by the 9/11 attacks, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. The artworks, displayed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas, depict scenes from the day and include a caption written by the former president.
People reported it asGeorge W. Bush Puts Self-Portrait of the Moment He Learned About Twin Towers Attack on Display with Other 9/11 Paintings (opens People in a new tab)
The Trump administration has removed language that criticized the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery from a sign at the site and the Defense Department website. The changes come as part of an effort to reshape historical portrayals of the Civil War.
People reported it asTrump Officials Remove Military Language Critical of the Confederacy from Memorial Site (opens People in a new tab)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk's rise and legacy, featuring interviews and a simulated conversation with the billionaire. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release in October.
People reported it asNew Elon Musk Documentary Calls the Trillionaire a ‘Man Who Has Lost His Mind’: See the Trailer (opens People in a new tab)
A Wall Street Journal report has led to criticism of Senator John Fetterman from former staffers and Democratic lawmakers. The report alleges Fetterman has shown little interest in his work, including constituent meetings and attending certain events.
People reported it asJohn Fetterman Told Staff He Was Too Sick to Meet with Paralyzed Veterans, then Went on Fox News Acting Fine: Report (opens People in a new tab)
Joel Shapiro's 'Blue' sculpture, installed at the Kennedy Center in 2019, was removed on September 2, 2026. The removal was requested by the Kennedy Center and the Joel Shapiro and Phelan Foundation, which will decide its future location. The action occurs amid broader renovation and renaming plans for the venue.
People reported it asKennedy Center Takes Down Major Outdoor Sculpture After Report Trump Wants Existing Art Purged (opens People in a new tab)
Former President Donald Trump has strongly advocated for data centers, stating that communities opposing them risk becoming "backwards and poor." He suggested that such opposition could benefit China and urged support for the facilities as a path to prosperity.
People reported it asTrump Says the Secret to Being ‘Successful and Rich’ Is Embracing a Data Center in Your Backyard (opens People in a new tab)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition featuring designer John Galliano. The decision follows significant backlash over the designer's past antisemitic and racist comments.
People reported it asJohn Galliano Drops Out of 2027 Met Gala Costume Exhibit After Backlash, Throwing Event into Uncertainty (opens People in a new tab)
Tennessee's governor has proposed renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, days after her death. The proposal faces a policy hurdle regarding naming rights for recently deceased individuals and will be discussed by the airport authority on September 17.
People reported it asNashville Airport to Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces (opens People in a new tab)
The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring the National Park Service to transfer a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private developer, Kingsbarn Realty Capital. The developer seeks the land to build a road connecting its property to the park, raising conservation concerns.
People reported it asTrump Reportedly Considering Deal to Hand Part of Yosemite to Private Developer (opens People in a new tab)
New documents obtained by the Associated Press and The Guardian appear to contradict statements made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his 2019 visit to Samoa. Kennedy had told lawmakers the trip was unrelated to vaccines, but a letter he sent mentions vaccines eight times.
People reported it asRFK Jr. Lied About Vaccine Investigation in Senate Confirmation Hearings, New Reports Suggest (opens People in a new tab)
Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate, attended a church service at Crathie Kirk in Scotland. The gathering occurred shortly after news emerged of Prince Harry's potential move back to the UK.
People reported it asKate Middleton and Prince William Attend Church with Royals Following Meghan and Harry’s U.K. Return News (opens People in a new tab)
Portuguese footballer Quévin Castro, 25, has died after collapsing during a friendly match. Medical teams attempted resuscitation and used a defibrillator but were unable to save him. His former club, West Bromwich Albion, announced a tribute.
People reported it asSoccer Player Quévin Castro, 25, Dies After Suddenly Collapsing During Game (opens People in a new tab)
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
People reported it asNavy Considering Renaming Aircraft Carrier After Donald Trump Rather Than Honoring Black War Hero: Report (opens People in a new tab)
An August 2026 appeal hearing for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, revealed text messages in which Anthony fantasised about stabbing someone and a photo of a knife. Prosecutors and defence had agreed to omit character evidence, including Metcalf’s juvenile record, from the original trial.
People reported it asKarmelo Anthony’s Ex Said He Stalked Her, Sent Disturbing Text Before Murdering Austin Metcalf (opens People in a new tab)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom after six years in the US, but will not resume their roles as working royals. Their children will attend British schools from September, and King Charles III was informed of the decision on 16 August 2026.
People reported it asPrince Harry and Meghan Markle to Make Shocking Move Back to the U.K. with Kids Archie and Lilibet (opens People in a new tab)
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment on 16 August 2026. Police and the coroner’s office reported no signs of foul play. Her father confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News, and tributes followed from co-stars and fans.
People reported it asHayden Panettiere Celebrated ‘Good Times and Good Friends’ in Final Instagram Post 3 Weeks Before Her Sudden Death (opens People in a new tab)
Four major US airlines have banned humanoid and animal-shaped robots from flights, citing battery safety, operational complexity and undefined size thresholds. The policies apply to both cabins and checked luggage, with enforcement left to airline agents.
People reported it asUnited and Delta Join Southwest in Banning ‘Humanoid’ Robots on Planes (opens People in a new tab)
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former Bush adviser, is the early frontrunner to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, though multiple sources say the selection process remains open. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met Jennings at a Washington steakhouse, but other names, including Natalie Harp, are also under consideration.
People reported it asKaroline Leavitt Is Resigning as White House Press Secretary to ‘Spend More Time with Family’ (opens People in a new tab)
Who says so
3 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
Who owns it
- People Inc.Media Conglomeratedirect owner
- IAC Inc.Corporationparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- New York, New York, United States
- Official site
- people.com
- Seen publishing on
- people.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 23
- Reports listed
- 23
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
23 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 7 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and People ran the story anyway.
Across the 23 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than People’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 22 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
Other outlets rated the same way
Publishers carrying the same published leaning as People, also publishing from United States, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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