Demos – Bias and Credibility

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias.  They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate Demos Left-Center Biased based on story selection that favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Demos is a United States-based think tank, research, and policy center founded in 2000 that presents a liberal viewpoint on economic issues. Their focus includes election reform, economic security, sustainability, and alternative measures of economic progress.

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Funded by / Ownership

Demos is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization funded through donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Demos uses minimally loaded words in their headlines and articles. All information is well sourced to credible media. As mentioned above, Demos favors liberals’ causes and presents information that mostly favors the left, such as this Why Congress Must Pass The Freedom To Vote Act.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Demos Left-Center Biased based on story selection that favors the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 2/17/2018) Updated (08/28/2022)

Source: https://www.demos.org/