LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Miller Center of Public Affairs as least biased due to balanced editorial perspectives. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Miller Center of Public Affairs is a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia, established in 1975 through a donation from Tennessee philanthropist Burkett Miller in honor of his father, White Burkett Miller. The Center specializes in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history, aiming to apply historical insights to contemporary governance challenges. Its programs include the Presidential Oral History Program, which conducts interviews with key figures from presidential administrations, and the Presidential Recordings Program, which transcribes and annotates secret White House tapes.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Miller Center operates under the University of Virginia but maintains financial autonomy through the Miller Center Foundation. The Foundation supports the Center’s activities via an endowment and annual fundraising efforts. Donations are solicited through the Miller Center Fund, which offers giving levels such as the “Presidential Cabinet” for contributors of $1,000 or more. The Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable institution, and its financials are publicly available. According to Charity Navigator, the Foundation has earned a 4-star rating, indicating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
Analysis / Bias
The Miller Center is rated minimally biased due to its commitment to nonpartisan scholarship and balanced analysis. Its research and publications are grounded in historical context and academic rigor, avoiding partisan language or advocacy.
For example, the article “We’ve Had a ‘Constitutional Dictatorship’ Before. Trump Is Different” examines the use of executive power in U.S. history, providing a nuanced comparison without resorting to partisan rhetoric.
The Center’s Health Care Policy Project offers comprehensive analyses of domestic and global health care challenges, drawing on historical data and expert insights to inform current policy debates.
While the Center has faced criticism from various quarters, including a 2021 controversy over the appointment of a former Trump administration official, it has maintained its nonpartisan stance. Director William Antholis emphasized the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives to foster civil discourse and understanding.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Miller Center of Public Affairs as least biased due to balanced editorial perspectives. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 05/12/2025)
Source: https://millercenter.org/
Last Updated on May 12, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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