RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative 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 reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Downsize DC as Right biased based on its advocacy for limited government, reduced taxation, and civil liberties. The organization’s content consistently promotes libertarian policies and critiques federal authority without engaging in conspiracies or misinformation. Its factual reporting is rated Mostly Factual, with strong transparency and ideological consistency, though it offers little in the way of counterarguments or balanced perspectives.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Downsize DC is a libertarian advocacy group founded by Harry Browne, Perry Willis, Jim Babka, and Steve Dasbach. The organization promotes legislative reform to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. According to its About Us page, Downsize DC was created to oppose government overreach and foster grassroots support for smaller government. Notable campaigns include the Read the Bills Act, One Subject at a Time Act, and Write the Laws Act, all designed to improve legislative transparency and limit federal power.
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Funded by / Ownership
Downsize DC is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, funded primarily by individual supporters and voluntary donations, as disclosed on its About page. Donation options, including monthly contributions, are featured prominently across the site. The group is transparent about its funding, does not host third-party advertising, and does not appear to receive large institutional or dark money funding.
Analysis / Bias
Downsize DC presents a clear libertarian bias, consistently opposing taxation, regulation, and federal authority. In “Can America make due process great again?”, the organization critiques federal overreach and erosion of legal protections. In “Rand Paul knows…”, it praises Senator Paul’s efforts to restrict government spending, aligning with libertarian economic values. Articles such as “Can the President Raise Your Taxes Without Congress?” and “Tax-Funded Bribery” further reflect the group’s distrust of government programs and focus on limiting centralized power.
Downsize DC’s Action page encourages grassroots lobbying for specific libertarian-oriented bills, reinforcing their direct-action advocacy model. While the organization’s framing is ideological, the arguments are grounded in constitutional and economic reasoning, and generally properly sourced.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Downsize DC as Right biased based on its advocacy for limited government, reduced taxation, and civil liberties. The organization’s content consistently promotes libertarian policies and critiques federal authority without engaging in conspiracies or misinformation. Its factual reporting is rated Mostly Factual, with strong transparency and ideological consistency, though it offers little in the way of counterarguments or balanced perspectives. (03/28/2025)
Source: https://downsizedc.org/
Last Updated on March 28, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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