RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderate 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 information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy.
- Overall, we rate the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) right based on editorial positions that consistently favor the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of poor sources who frequently fail fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) is a conservative Washington, D.C.-based think tank and advocacy group. Founded in 1976, the group describes itself as “dedicated to applying the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to critical public policy issues” and advocacy of founding principles such as the rule of law.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The EPPC is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is funded through donations.
Analysis / Bias
In reviewing the contents of their website, they often republish news articles from other sources, such as National Review, which is right Biased and Mostly factual in reporting. Articles and headlines contain emotionally loaded language, such as this Biden’s FDA Supports Vaccinating America’s Infants While his CDC Selectively Ignores Risks From Illegal Immigrants.
Regarding sourcing, they republish from various credible sources such as Newsweek and questionable sources like The Federalist and American Thinker.
Editorially, almost all stories favor a conservative perspective with opposition to abortion, and the promotion of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, such as this FDA Pushes To Authorize Novavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine Despite Serious Cardiovascular Safety Issues. In general, the EPPC holds a strong conservative bias and relies on sources that frequently fail fact checks.
Failed Fact Checks
- None, but they rely on sources who fail fact checks routinely.
Overall, we rate the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) right based on editorial positions that consistently favor the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of poor sources who frequently fail fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 9/14/2017) Updated (10/03/2022)
Source: https://eppc.org/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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