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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
66
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #000000
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found - The Intercept ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
15 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
15 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 19 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

1 pass 19 fail WCAG AA
h2 Top Stories
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Enter your email to keep reading for fre…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 No ads. No corporate BS. Skip the propag…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 No ads. No corporate BS. Skip the propag…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 We’re independent of corporate interes…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 ICE Is Looking for Parking in New York C…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 How the Lebanon Ceasefire Could Make It …
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sand…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actu…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Democrats Are Split Over What It Means t…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Prim…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Mong…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access o…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Israel Will Keep Occupying Lebanon Despi…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been …
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Massacr…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Trie…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercoun…
2.06:1
#000000
on
#493F3B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 U.S. Personnel Who D…6.35:13.0:1
#000000
#998B7E
Pass
h2 Top Stories2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h2 Enter your email to …2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h2 No ads. No corporate…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h2 No ads. No corporate…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h2 We’re independent …2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 ICE Is Looking for P…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 How the Lebanon Ceas…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Progressive Group Fo…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 These Middle Eastern…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 LAPD Deployed Drones…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Democrats Are Split …2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Crypto Critic Maxine…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 When Anti-War Candid…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Amy Goodman on the M…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Israel Will Keep Occ…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 The Forever Spoiler:…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Israel’s “Black …2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 Putting Fuel on a Ce…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail
h3 We Called Out the Pe…2.06:13.0:1
#000000
#493F3B
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Landmark Structure
7 landmarks
PASS
7 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+
Heading Hierarchy
50 headings
PASS
50 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working for the CIA, Sources Say
  • H2 Top Stories
  • H3 ICE Is Looking for Parking in New York City — For a 150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet
  • H3 How the Lebanon Ceasefire Could Make It Harder to End the War on Iran
  • H3 Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor
  • H3 These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actually U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
  • H3 LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest
  • H3 Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals
  • H3 Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto
  • H2 Podcasts
  • H3 When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents
  • H3 Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil”
  • H2 Voices
  • H3 Israel Will Keep Occupying Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
  • H3 The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been Blowing Up Diplomacy With Iran for Decades
  • H2 Join Our Newsletter Original reporting. Fearless journalism. Delivered to you.
  • H2 Iran
  • H3 Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Massacre Leaves Lebanese Families Giving DNA to ID Loved Ones’ Remains
  • H3 Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Tries to Kill U.S.–Iran Talks
  • H3 We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercounting U.S. Casualties in Iran. They Keep Doing It.
  • H3 How the War Strengthened Iran’s Hand Against the U.S. and Israel
  • H2 Midterms
  • H3 Swift Swalwell Fallout Suggests the Democrats Have Finally Learned From Epstein
  • H3 DNC Shoots Down Resolutions Calling Out AIPAC and Limiting Arms to Israel
  • H3 The Democrats Don’t Know Who They’ll Be in 2028. Michigan May Offer an Answer.
  • H3 Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives
  • H2 Justice
  • H3 Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest
  • H3 A Redditor Criticized ICE. Trump Is Trying to Unmask Them by Dragging the Company to a Secret Grand Jury.
  • H3 Government Ordered to Turn Over Files on ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
  • H3 GOP Megadonor Leonard Leo Is Bankrolling a Website on the Warpath Against Somalis
  • H2 War on Gaza
  • H3 The Dam Breaks: Democratic Senators Overwhelmingly Reject Arms Sales to Israel
  • H3 Israel’s Deadly Blockade Traps 7 U.S. Doctors in Gaza
  • H3 With World’s Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank
  • H3 Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Everywhere.
  • H2 Unmasking ICE
  • H3 Pentagon Implores Civilian Workers to Join ICE “Volunteer Force”
  • H3 Zohran Mamdani Kept Columbia Student in New York — Then Phoned With Trump to Secure Her Release
  • H3 Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant
  • H3 Judge Censored an ICE Agent’s Face Over “Threats.” His Info Was a Google Search Away.
  • H2 Chilling Dissent
  • H3 Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Antifa”
  • H3 DHS Launches Massive “Less Lethal” Chemical Weapons Buying Spree
  • H3 Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest
  • H3 Trump’s FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.
  • H2 Enter your email to keep reading for free.
  • H2 No ads. No corporate BS. Skip the propaganda and donate to keep The Intercept going strong:
  • H2 No ads. No corporate BS. Skip the propaganda and donate to keep The Intercept going strong:
  • H2 We’re independent of corporate interests. Will you join us?
A
Alt Text Quality
All 38 images OK
PASS
All 38 images OK
Info::
22 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
14 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
2 image(s) with good alt text
38 images 2 good alt text 14 decorative
IssueCount
too long22 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 24 controls labeled
PASS
All 24 controls labeled
Info::
24 control(s) properly labeled
24 controls
24 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
ssearchnone
inputsubmitSearcharia-label
emailemailEnter your email addressaria-label
#sign-up-emailemailEmail addressaria-label
#inline-wall-15-one-timeradio$15for/id
#inline-wall-25-one-timeradio$25for/id
#inline-wall-50-one-timeradio$50for/id
#inline-wall-100-one-timeradio$100for/id
#inline-wall-5-monthsradio$5for/id
#inline-wall-8-monthsradio$8for/id
#inline-wall-10-monthsradio$10for/id
#inline-wall-15-monthsradio$15for/id
#inline-wall-period-one-timeradioOne Timefor/id
#inline-wall-period-monthsradioMonthlyfor/id
#piano_direct-15-one-timeradio$15for/id
#piano_direct-25-one-timeradio$25for/id
#piano_direct-50-one-timeradio$50for/id
#piano_direct-100-one-timeradio$100for/id
#piano_direct-5-monthsradio$5for/id
#piano_direct-8-monthsradio$8for/id
#piano_direct-10-monthsradio$10for/id
#piano_direct-15-monthsradio$15for/id
#piano_direct-period-one-timeradioOne Timefor/id
#piano_direct-period-monthsradioMonthlyfor/id
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 96/100 — 1 failing, 25 passed
PASS
96

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
© THE INTERCEPT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED div.wrapper > div.flex > div.mt-10 > p.text-[10px]

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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