These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal 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 reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.

• Overall, we rate People for the American Way (PFAW) Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the progressive left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of transparency with funding and one-sided reporting.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

People For the American Way (PFAW) was founded in 1981 by Norman Lear. It is a progressive advocacy organization focused on defending constitutional rights, promoting democracy, and combating right-wing extremism.

PFAW was founded in opposition to the publicized agenda of the Moral Majority, a formerly prominent and influential American political organization associated with the Christian right. According to their mission: “People For the American Way is a national progressive advocacy organization that inspires and mobilizes Americans to defend freedom, justice, and democracy from those who threaten to take them away.”

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Funded by / Ownership

People for the American Way (PFAW) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization funded through donations. However, it lacks transparency as it does not list its top donors.

Analysis / Bias

In review, People for the American Way (PFAW) is an organization that supports progressive causes such as civil rights. PFAW has a blog that reports news with a progressive Left bias such as this THE NATION: The Right’s War on History and Truth. This story, like most, is appropriately sourced.

Editorially, they focus on voting rights and frequently report negatively on conservatives and former President Trump Trump Judges Strike Down Rules to Improve Fuel Efficiency and Cut Air Pollution from Truck Trailers: Our Courts, Our Fight. They advocate for climate change action and support LGBTQ rights. They favor the Biden Administration but often advocate for a more progressive agenda than Biden is willing to pursue.

In general, PFAW leans left politically, advocating for progressive causes such as voting rights, judicial reform, and opposition to far-right ideologies. It critiques conservative movements like Project 2025, emphasizing its dangers, and supports Vice President Kamala Harris.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the last five years.

Overall, we rate People for the American Way (PFAW) Left Biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the progressive left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of transparency with funding and one-sided reporting. (D. Van Zandt 12/28/2017) Updated (10/16/2024)

Source: https://www.peoplefor.org/