RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing 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 Center for Small Government as a right-center biased advocacy organization that promotes libertarian principles focused on reducing government size and influence. We also rate them mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and one-sided perspectives.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Center for Small Government is a non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for reduced government size and influence in the United States. Co-founded by Carla Howell and Michael Cloud, both prominent figures in the Libertarian movement, the Center has initiated campaigns such as ballot measures to eliminate the state income tax in Massachusetts and to halve the state sales tax. Howell has run for U.S. Senate and Governor positions on the Libertarian ticket, while Cloud has managed significant fundraising efforts for small government initiatives.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Center does not disclose its funding sources or financial backers on its website, lacking transparency regarding its financial operations. Despite extensive searches, no external information about the organization’s funding has been found.
Analysis / Bias
The Center’s content consistently promotes a libertarian ideology, emphasizing the reduction of government intervention. Articles like “The Five Iron Laws of Big Government” argue that large government programs are ineffective, wasteful, and counterproductive. The “Small Government Pledge” encourages individuals to commit to supporting policies and candidates that aim to minimize government size. While the organization presents a coherent libertarian perspective, the absence of diverse viewpoints and the lack of financial transparency suggest a Right-Center bias with Mixed factual reporting.
They do not report news.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Center for Small Government as a right-center biased advocacy organization that promotes libertarian principles focused on reducing government size and influence. We also rate them mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and one-sided perspectives. (D. Van Zandt 03/27/2025)
Source: https://www.centerforsmallgovernment.com/
Last Updated on March 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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