The Forward media bias and reliability
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Forward as leaning left. We have seen it on 43 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Forward biased?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Forward as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Forward left or right?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Forward as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The Forward reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Forward 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 The Forward has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Forward’s own report linked underneath.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will cease financial aid to Israel by the end of the year. The decision has drawn criticism from Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan and revealed surprise among Israeli defense and finance officials.
The Forward reported it asTrump says US aid to Israel will stop at end of year (opens The Forward in a new tab)
The Kennedy Center has announced its 2026 honorees: Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet, and Barbara Mandrell. The ceremony will be moved from the venue for the first time due to a legal dispute involving President Donald Trump's renovation plans.
The Forward reported it asWith a Kennedy Center honor under Trump, David Mamet enters his final, tragic act (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign with former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens in Detroit. This marks their first joint public appearance in months, with Rep. Jim Clyburn also set to attend a get-out-the-vote event.
The Forward reported it asHaley Stevens shocks Democrats by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. Her move could sway Jewish voters in Michigan. (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Jason Turkish, fiancé of former Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens, announced he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Turkish cited El-Sayed's rhetoric and concerns about antisemitism as his reasons, stating the election is about "country before party."
The Forward reported it asMike Rogers campaign event for Jews brings out Haley Stevens’ fiancé (opens The Forward in a new tab)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said her job would be easier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loses the election, linking his policies to rising antisemitism in the state. She also privately cautioned Israeli leaders against overreaching in their response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
The Forward reported it asDefending Israel would be ‘a lot easier’ if Netanyahu loses, says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly criticized Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's positions on Israel. Pelosi described his remarks as 'concerning' and 'wrong' during a podcast appearance, days before the Michigan Senate election.
The Forward reported it asThis antisemitic political ad for El-Sayed could incite violence against Jews (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
The Forward reported it asLula’s reelection puts the brakes on Latin America’s pro-Israel shift (opens The Forward in a new tab)
President Trump has intensified his false accusations against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a 'jihadist' and a 'Muslim Brotherhood member'. El-Sayed has responded by dismissing the attacks as distractions from key issues.
The Forward reported it asIn anti-Muslim speech, Trump says Jews who support El-Sayed should be ‘ashamed’ (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. At least five people were injured. Israel's military stated the men carried firearms. Following the incident, Israel ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
The Forward reported it asIDF planning major West Bank campaign after 2 soldiers killed, Netanyahu says (opens The Forward in a new tab)
During a CNN interview, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers declined to debate host Dana Bash, instead pivoting to questions about his opponent Abdul El-Sayed's family history and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed denies these connections, attributing attacks to his faith.
The Forward reported it asIn final Michigan Senate debate, Rogers says Jewish Democrats ‘afraid’ of El-Sayed (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Israeli settlers have been involved in attacks on Palestinian olive trees and theft of olives in the West Bank. Reports indicate an acceleration of these incidents ahead of an upcoming Israeli election, with differing perspectives on land and crop ownership.
The Forward reported it asHerzog calls for crackdown on violent West Bank settlers as olive harvest tensions mount (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Christiane Amanpour will depart CNN in June 2027 after 43 years. Her daily shows on CNN and PBS will end by the close of 2026, with a weekly CNN show continuing through May 2027. She will also continue her podcast with ex-husband Jamie Rubin.
The Forward reported it asChristiane Amanpour exits CNN with a legacy shaped by the debate over Israel (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, stating he is a "great warrior prime minister" and "will never let you down." Netanyahu thanked Trump for his "extraordinary endorsement."
The Forward reported it asVance declines to endorse Netanyahu, a day after Trump backs prime minister (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he discussed eliminating Iran's regime with US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu stated Israel is committed to this goal, which he believes would lead to peace with Lebanon and the elimination of Hezbollah.
The Forward reported it asTrump endorsement of Netanyahu blasted by liberal policy advocates, Democrats (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir's party is seeing a surge in support among younger and first-time voters in Israel, according to recent polls. Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline stances, is appealing to a demographic that previously considered him too extreme.
The Forward reported it asIsrael’s election may hinge on whether Netanyahu’s opposition will accept Arab support (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Israel's election results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leading as vote counting continues. With 77.7% voter turnout, the highest since 1999, neither bloc has yet reached the 61 seats required for a majority.
The Forward reported it asIsrael’s election may hinge on whether Netanyahu’s opposition will accept Arab support (opens The Forward in a new tab)
President Trump has publicly questioned Representative Ilhan Omar's financial disclosures after she revised her reported net worth from up to $30 million to approximately $100,000. The discrepancy has drawn attention from various media outlets, with some suggesting potential investigations into her finances.
The Forward reported it asWhatever you think of Ilhan Omar, these threats are unconscionable (opens The Forward in a new tab)
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her D.C. residence after federal agents conducted a four‑to‑five‑hour search, seized 17 items and sparked safety concerns. The raid is linked to a fraud probe into her family’s immigration records.
The Forward reported it asWhatever you think of Ilhan Omar, these threats are unconscionable (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be supplied in the UK by her publisher, Faber. Rooney stated that fulfilling publishing contracts in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offence due to her support for Palestine Action, a group banned in the UK.
The Forward reported it asSally Rooney’s publisher stops selling her books in Britain, citing ban on pro-Palestinian group she backs (opens The Forward in a new tab)
The British Home Secretary confirmed a public inquiry into the October 2025 Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, noted the attacker was shot dead, eight arrests were made and a co‑perpetrator received a life sentence.
The Forward reported it asTwo deaths in Manchester synagogue attack last year will be probed through public inquiry, Britain says (opens The Forward in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
Who owns it
- Forward AssociationIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- New York, New York, United States
- Official site
- forward.com
- Seen publishing on
- forward.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
- 43
- Reports listed
- 43
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
43 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 24 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Forward ran the story anyway.
Across the 44 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Forward: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 4 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 4 November 2026. Ratings pulled 7 October 2026.
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