What is The Guardian?

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper and news website with a progressive political stance and liberal values. Originally called The Manchester Guardian, it was founded in 1821 in Manchester, England, and became a nationally renowned paper over the next century.

The Guardian is most well-known for its high-quality journalism, thoughtful analysis and commentary, and coverage of world events from a left-leaning perspective. Some of its best-known contributions include revealing Edward Snowden's mass surveillance leaks in 2013, the expenses scandal among British Members of Parliament in 2009, and its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Edward Snowden leaks.

The newspaper currently publishes both a print edition and digital edition. Its digital presence, theguardian.com, is one of the most popular news websites in the English language. The Guardian is owned by the Guardian Media Group, which is run by the Scott Trust to ensure editorial independence and journalistic freedom.

The Guardian is known for progressive stances on political and social issues such as civil liberties, refugee rights, environmental protection and sustainability, income inequality, and governmental accountability and transparency. Its columnists and contributors include many well-known liberal intellectuals and journalists.

While it takes a clear perspective, The Guardian values factual accuracy and well-reasoned debate in its reporting and commentary. Its readers appreciate its thoughtful analysis of current events through an ethical, socially-conscious lens.

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