Heather Moon
MRC Free Speech America Senior Researcher

Heather Moon is a Senior Researcher for the Media Research Center’s Free Speech America division. She previously wrote for The Resurgent. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Liberty University, as well as a Master’s of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University.

Heather Moon, Michael Morris | February 13, 2026

A Media Research Center study revealed Apple News promoted 1,379 left-leaning articles and only one right-leaning piece over 100 days, raising concerns of bias. Following FTC scrutiny, Apple featured a Fox News story. Critics argue this limits…

Heather Moon | February 4, 2026

In January 2026, Apple News featured 620 top stories but did not include any from right-leaning outlets, instead favoring left-leaning and centrist sources like The Washington Post and Reuters. Critics argue this editorial bias undermines…

Heather Moon | February 2, 2026

A study found MSN’s “personalized” news feed heavily favors left-leaning outlets, suggesting 15 left-leaning publishers but only 2 right-leaning ones. Major right-leaning sites like Breitbart and Daily Mail aren’t available to add. Critics say…

Heather Moon | January 23, 2026

The Big Four News Apps largely ignored the Minneapolis anti-ICE church riot, limiting coverage of left-wing agitators disrupting worshippers. Only Apple News ran minimal headlines, while Google, MSN, and Yahoo focused on unrelated stories. This…

Heather Moon | January 19, 2026

A review of Apple News from Jan. 1–14, 2026, found none of its top 280 stories featured right-leaning outlets, continuing a pattern of left-wing bias and negative Trump coverage. Critics say this editorial approach sidelines conservatives and…

Heather Moon | January 9, 2026

A Media Research Center study found Apple News did not feature any right-leaning media outlets in its top 20 daily articles for December, highlighting a consistent bias favoring left and center sources. Researchers argue this editorial approach…