These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias.  They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes.  These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate the Sentencing Project Left-Center biased based on editorial positions and advocacy that favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
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 1986, The Sentencing Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing unjust racial disparities and practices, and advocating for alternatives to incarceration.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Sentencing Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded through donations.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Sentencing Project is a news and advocacy website that focuses on a fair U.S. criminal justice system. Headlines and articles have minimal loaded emotional language, and all articles are properly sourced to government and credible media outlets. They also have a news feed related to the criminal justice system that directs to outside sources such as the Washington Post, New York Times, and The Hill. A factual search reveals they have never failed a fact check.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Sentencing Project Left-Center biased based on editorial positions and advocacy that favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/26/2018) Updated (02/04/2022)

Source: https://www.sentencingproject.org/