FairVote – 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 appealing 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 FairVote Left-Center Biased based on more liberal organizations endorsing this voting system. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

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

History

Founded in 1992, FairVote (formerly the Center for Voting and Democracy) is a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates electoral reform in the United States. FairVote advocates using Ranked choice voting (RCV), in elections. Under this system, voters rank candidates in order of preference, in contrast to the more widely used plurality voting system.  FairVote also wants to abolish the electoral college. According to their about page, “FairVote is a nonpartisan champion of electoral reforms that give voters greater choice, a stronger voice, and a representative democracy that works for all Americans.”

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Funded by / Ownership

FairVote is a 501(c)(3) organization. They generate revenue through donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, FairVote advocates for the abolition of the Electoral College with a mission of fair representation for the citizens of the USA. FairVote publishes news stories containing minimally loaded words like this: How to increase voter turnout? New report suggests automatic registration, ranked choice voting. All information on the website is sourced properly. FairVote generally publishes low-biased information; however, they advocate for significant changes in the voting system, which is opposed to the conservative view.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate FairVote Left-Center Biased based on more liberal organizations endorsing this voting system. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.  (D. Van Zandt 1/30/2017) Updated (10/14/2022)

Source: http://www.fairvote.org/