These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate The Pacific Research Institute Right-Center Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to 2 failed fact checks and lack of transparency.

Detailed Report

Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180

History

Founded in 1979, The Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy (PRI) is a California-based free-market think tank which promotes “the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility” through policies that emphasize a free economy, private initiative, and limited government. The current Chairman is Clark S. Judge. According to their about page “The mission of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) is to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility for all individuals by advancing free-market policy solutions.”

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Funded by / Ownership

The Pacific Research Institute is a is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. They are affiliated with the Cato Institute and American Enterprise Institute. The website lacks transparency, but others have claimed they are funded by the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Koch Industries. Revenue is derived through donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Pacific Research Institute does not publish an opinion based blog, but does support right leaning opinions. For example, under their Worker Freedom category they have a story named “Pending “Buy America” Executive Order Threatens Coronavirus Response.”  This story is properly sourced to CNBC, KHN, and New York Times.

When it comes to science this source has a mixed record. Some stories try to refute climate change, while others do not and offer free market solutions. In general, The Pacific Research Institute reports non-scientific news factually, while promoting questions regarding the scientific consensus of human influence on climate change.

Failed Fact Checks

• “Recent studies have confirmed that any academic benefits of government funded preschool disappear by the fourth grade.” – False
• Wisconsin’s lawsuit rules are so anti-business that the state’s system is “one of the most promiscuous” in America. – False

Overall, we rate The Pacific Research Institute Right-Center Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to 2 failed fact checks and lack of transparency. (D. Van Zandt 6/16/2016) Updated (4/17/2020)

Source: https://www.pacificresearch.org/