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 using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Center for Law, and Social Policy (CLASP) Left Biased based on editorial positions and story selection that favors the progressive left and strong political advocacy for social justice. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Launched in 1969, The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on “advancing policy solutions to improve the lives of people with low incomes.” Their about page describes their founding purpose as “promoting racial and economic justice and opportunity from vision to policy to practice.” Bruce Terris, James Moorman, Geoffrey Cowan, and Charles Halpern are the founders.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) work is supported primarily by donors. Here is their donate page and various donation options. Nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator has awarded The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) a four-star “Exceptional” rating. A 4-star rating means The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) “Exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its Cause,” and donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity. Please view detailed financial, accountability, and transparency reports here. Please see The Board of trustees list here. Their website also provides 990 Tax Forms and financial audits.
Analysis / Bias
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) republishes articles from sources such as Business Insider and Duke Chronicle, “N.C. Senators Burr and Tillis propose bill to prevent Biden administration from forgiving student loan debt.” They also publish briefs with emotionally loaded headlines such as “Trump Administration Immigration Policies Are Harming Children and Families in the Carolinas.”
Right-leaning Influence Watch criticizes The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) for “promoting LGBTQ-themed sex education,” with articles such as “How Queer Visibility Threatens White Power.”
In general, The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) articles are fact-based but typically favor the left and portray the right negatively.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Center for Law, and Social Policy (CLASP) Left Biased based on editorial positions and story selection that favors the progressive left and strong political advocacy for social justice. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 08/05/2022)
Source:: clasp.org/
Last Updated on May 17, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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