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 the Liberty Fund as Right-biased and a Mostly Factual nonprofit educational foundation focused on classical liberalism and libertarian political thought. It is transparent, well-sourced, and ideologically consistent, offering thoughtful but one-sided perspectives that advocate for liberty, free markets, and limited government.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1960 by Indiana businessman Pierre F. Goodrich, Liberty Fund is a private educational foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its mission is to encourage the study of the ideal of a society of free and responsible individuals through publishing, conferences, and educational programs.
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Funded by / Ownership
According to Liberty Fund’s About page the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, originally funded by Goodrich’s endowment. A board of directors governs it and maintains financial transparency through public nonprofit disclosures. It does not appear to solicit outside donations or advertising.
Analysis / Bias
Liberty Fund promotes classical liberalism, libertarian economic thought, and limited government philosophy. It publishes books and digital content through its websites, including the Library of Liberty, and hosts scholarly conferences on political and economic theory.
Its 250th Anniversary Project features long-form essays on themes like republican government and liberty in the digital age. For example, “Republican Government After the Digital Revolution” explores the tension between mass digital media and constitutional order, while “Economic Wisdom for Tumultuous Times” highlights enduring insights from classical economics to address modern challenges.
The content is ideological but scholarly, avoiding sensationalism. While essays are one-sided, they are well-written, civil, and intended to stimulate discussion rather than enforce doctrine.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Liberty Fund as Right-biased and a Mostly Factual nonprofit educational foundation focused on classical liberalism and libertarian political thought. It is transparent, well-sourced, and ideologically consistent, offering thoughtful but one-sided perspectives that advocate for liberty, free markets, and limited government. (D. Van Zandt (04/12/2025)
Source: https://www.libertyfund.org/
Last Updated on April 12, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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