LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Center for Countering Digital Hate as Left Biased due to its advocacy-first mission, consistent editorial framing favoring regulation and de-platforming strategies, and campaign choices that predominantly align with progressive policy goals. We rate it Mostly Factual because it generally supports its arguments with identifiable examples, published reports, and policy references. However, its conclusions and presentation are often activist-driven and can be one-sided.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.9)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is a nonprofit advocacy and research organization focused on online hate and disinformation. In its own description on the About page, CCDH says its mission is to protect human rights and civil liberties online by exposing hate/disinformation networks, running public campaigns, shaping public debate, and advancing policy change. CCDH also outlines its work areas and impact model on its Our work section, including initiatives addressing platform governance, misinformation, and online harms. The organization operates through both CCDH UK and CCDH US, with a shared CEO and leadership team.
Read our profile in the UK’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
CCDH states it is funded by philanthropic trusts and members of the public, and describes itself as a not-for-profit NGO.
Analysis / Bias
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is an advocacy-based nonprofit organization that openly states its mission is to protect human rights and civil liberties online, as described on its about page. CCDH does not position itself as a neutral research institution; instead, it explicitly combines research, public campaigns, and policy advocacy to pressure technology companies, advertisers, and governments to enact stricter moderation and regulatory frameworks.
CCDH’s research frequently focuses on alleged failures by social media platforms to address hate and disinformation, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). A representative example is its report titled X fails to act on 97% of calls for violence against migrants or Muslims, which argues that the platform inadequately enforces its own violent speech policies. While the report explains its methodology and cites reported posts, the framing consistently advances CCDH’s advocacy objective of increased platform regulation and advertiser pressure rather than detached analysis.
External criticism highlights CCDH’s ideological alignment and political ties. According to the InfluenceWatch profile on the Center for Countering Digital Hate, the organization has leadership and board members with connections to left-wing and progressive political movements, including the UK Labour Party. InfluenceWatch also documents CCDH’s involvement in advertiser and de-platforming campaigns targeting figures and outlets such as Katie Hopkins, David Icke, Zero Hedge, The Federalist, and Elon Musk, reinforcing its adversarial posture toward conservatives.
CCDH has also been involved in legal and political controversies tied to its advocacy work. In its post titled Judge grants temporary restraining order slowing government’s unconstitutional attempt to arrest and expel Imran Ahmed, the organization frames a federal court ruling as a defense of civil liberties and free expression. While the court action itself is factual and verifiable, CCDH’s presentation emphasizes activist framing and constitutional alarm language consistent with its broader editorial approach.
Overall, CCDH relies on identifiable datasets, platform policies, court filings, and publicly observable online content, supporting a baseline level of factual accuracy. However, its consistent ideological framing, selective targeting of conservative actors, and explicit intent to influence advertisers, platforms, and policymakers indicate that it functions primarily as a left-leaning advocacy organization rather than an impartial research or fact-checking outlet.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Center for Countering Digital Hate as Left Biased due to its advocacy-first mission, consistent editorial framing favoring regulation and de-platforming strategies, and campaign choices that predominantly align with progressive policy goals. We rate it Mostly Factual because it generally supports its arguments with identifiable examples, published reports, and policy references. However, its conclusions and presentation are often activist-driven and can be one-sided. (D. Van Zandt 01/04/2026)
Source: https://counterhate.com/
Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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