LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate the Progressive Policy Institute as left-center biased due to its editorial focus on progressive policy solutions. We also rate them as mostly factual rather than highly factual due to a mix of sourcing practices and a lack of transparency regarding financial information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.4)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, operates as a centrist Democratic think tank in the U.S. It was established by the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) in 1989. Will Marshall is the president of the PPI, which focuses on advancing modern, pragmatic solutions to public policy challenges, particularly economic growth, education, and technology. The site provides policy reports, research papers, and commentary to influence public policy debates. Progressive Policy Institute is based in Washington, D.C.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is funded through donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships. Its website does not provide detailed information about its funding. However, according to a report by Jacobin, the Big Tent Project Fund, linked to corporate interests, contributed $1.3 million to the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI).
Analysis / Bias
ProgressivePolicy.org exhibits a center-left bias. The site’s content often promotes policy solutions that align with centrist and progressive ideals, focusing on practical and evidence-based approaches.
For example, the article “Climate Devastation is Upon Us, Congress Must Act” by Paul Bledsoe, published by the Progressive Policy Institute, utilizes strong language to advocate for Congressional action, reflecting a persuasive intent to mobilize policy change. The article employs references effectively to substantiate its claims about climate impact. The author relies on several external sources to substantiate its claims about the effects of climate change on recent weather events like Hurricane Ida. The sources include reputable news outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, and CBS News, which lend credibility to the assertions about the increasing intensity of weather events and their economic costs. New York Daily News originally published the article.
Another article, “To Win, Harris Will Need to Follow Starmer’s Example,” by Lindsay Mark Lewis, discusses how U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris could benefit from adopting political strategies similar to those used by Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. Labour Party. The article uses emotionally loaded language to critique President Biden’s administration, suggesting he governed more left than he campaigned, which alienated some voters. It advises Vice President Kamala Harris to adopt a centrist approach similar to Keir Starmer’s to regain broad voter support, particularly among working-class and swing voters. The piece lacks detailed sourcing for its claims, framing these political strategies as opinions rather than well-supported analyses.
Typically, ProgressivePolicy.org exhibits a left-leaning bias, presenting a mix of well-researched articles that cite credible sources, such as academic studies, reports, and expert analyses, alongside opinion pieces that may not always provide detailed sourcing.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Progressive Policy Institute as left-center biased due to its editorial focus on progressive policy solutions. We also rate them as mostly factual rather than highly factual due to a mix of sourcing practices and a lack of transparency regarding financial information. (M. Huitsing 07/29/2024) Updated (02/15/2025)
Source: https://www.progressivepolicy.org/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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