LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately 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 Progressive International as left-biased due to its ideological foundations and the nature of its advocacy, which aligns with global progressive and left-wing movements. We also rate them as Mixed in factual reporting due to their reliance on republishing content from factually mixed sources and their strong advocacy for progressive causes, which can affect the balance and objectivity of their reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Progressive International (PI) is an international political organization founded in 2020 that unifies global movements for progressive activism. PI mobilizes, organizes, and unites progressives globally, including political parties and trade unions. Several prominent left-wing figures guide the organization, with former U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn being particularly notable.
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Funded by / Ownership
Progressive International (PI) operates as a cooperative network of members and relies on donations for funding. It emphasizes collective ownership among its participants, spanning different sectors and global regions. An advisory council directs Progressive International’s political and strategic initiatives.
Analysis / Bias
Progressive International (PI) has a clear progressive bias, emphasizing economic inequality, climate change, and social justice issues. It publishes “blueprints” for left-wing policies on COVID-19, monetary sovereignty, and climate change. Its “Wire” section features articles on foreign policy, protests against companies like Amazon, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
One article we analyzed, titled “Understanding Israel’s Threats of War with Hezbollah.” is republished from Mondoweiss, a source rated by Media Bias/Fact Check as ‘Left Bias’ and ‘Mixed’ in factual reporting. The article discusses the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, focusing on Israel’s military posturing and perceived threats toward Lebanon and Hezbollah. It critiques Israel’s actions, suggesting these are part of a broader strategy of regional dominance and suppression of resistance movements. The piece presents a narrative critical of Israel, with minimal mention of Hezbollah’s actions or alternative perspectives. Notably, the article lacks hyperlinks to external sources, limiting its transparency and credibility and suggesting a strong bias in the reporting.
Additionally, Progressive International’s “PI Briefing | No. 32 | You can’t feed hungry bellies with hate” critiques PM Modi’s government for promoting Hindu majoritarianism and using nationalism to distract from economic challenges and shifts in foreign policy, including its stance on Israel. While the briefing references sources like Human Rights Watch and the World Inequality Report, it also lacks hyperlinks to these sources, affecting the overall credibility.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Progressive International as left-biased due to its ideological foundations and the nature of its advocacy, which aligns with global progressive and left-wing movements. We also rate them as Mixed in factual reporting due to their reliance on republishing content from factually mixed sources and their strong advocacy for progressive causes, which can affect the balance and objectivity of their reporting. (M. Huitsing 08/28/2024)
Source: https://progressive.international/
Last Updated on August 28, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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