Why is bias an important consideration when writing any news article?

Question

Why is bias an important consideration when writing any news article?

Answer 1

I think because you want people all sides to read it. If it is biased to a certain point of few and only those who share that point would want to read it. If you right a more unbiased article that shows all different points you are more likely to capture many readers.

Answer 2

I think it would depend on what publication you are writing for and who their core readership is.

Most general publications tend to massage their readership's views rather than challenge them.