LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately 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 an appeal 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 Color of Change Left Biased based on advocacy for issues supported by the progressive left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of transparency.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Color of Change is a nonprofit civil rights advocacy organization based in the United States. The organization aims to bring about social and political change by mobilizing and amplifying the voices of Black people and communities. The website serves as a platform to promote campaigns and initiatives related to racial justice and equality.
According to its About page “Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by 7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America.
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
ColorOfChange.org is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Color of Change is funded through donations to the progressive advocacy organization Act Blue. The website does clearly list ownership or financial information.
Analysis / Bias
Color of Change is primarily an advocacy website focused on issues related to racial justice and equality. The organization campaigns for policy reforms, corporate accountability, and social change to address systemic racism and promote the well-being of Black communities.
As an advocacy organization, colorofchange.org takes a clear stance on social and political issues, advocating for change from a progressive perspective such as this Demand Applebee’s Increase Wages Equitably and this Stop Enabling DeSantis & Let AP African American Studies Be Taught in Schools! Both campaigns are sourced directly from the petitions. In general, Color of Change is mostly fact-based and holds progressive left biases.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Color of Change Left Biased based on advocacy for issues supported by the progressive left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of transparency. (D. Van Zandt 06/09/2023)
Source: https://colorofchange.org/
Last Updated on July 9, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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