LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate the Sunrise Movement as strongly left-biased based on its advocacy for the Green New Deal and endorsements of progressive Democratic candidates. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of sourced information to substantiate their claims.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Sunrise Movement, founded in 2017, is a US-based political advocacy organization focused on climate change. It gained prominence after organizing a sit-in at Nancy Pelosi’s office with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to demand action on climate change and the Green New Deal. The movement aims to mobilize support for Green New Deal policies, achieving considerable visibility in national politics and influencing the climate change debate within the Democratic Party. Sara Blazevic and Varshini Prakash established the Sunrise Movement, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Sunrise Movement operates through three distinct entities: the Sunrise Movement Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) focusing on education and civic engagement; the Sunrise Movement, a 501(c)(4) for political advocacy; and the Sunrise PAC (Political Action Committee), which is involved in electoral activities.
Analysis / Bias
The Sunrise Movement has actively advocated for comprehensive government action on climate change, emphasizing the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for a Green New Deal. The Sunrise Movement employs sit-ins, protests, and political campaigning to push for policy changes and has been involved in significant climate-related campaigns and actions. The movement focuses on a youth-led approach to climate activism, building political and people power to drive change and address systemic issues like racial and economic inequality.
Shifting the focus to specific initiatives, the Sunrise Movement’s Green New Deal for Schools campaign outlines ambitious goals for transforming schools in the face of the climate crisis. However, the campaign’s webpage does not provide detailed sources or methodologies for achieving these objectives financially and logistically. The lack of specific, sourced information on implementation and funding mechanisms raises questions about the factual substantiation of the campaign’s claims.
The Sunrise Movement’s activities reflect a strong progressive orientation towards climate and social justice, evidenced by their advocacy and campaigns like the Green New Deal for Schools. Notably, the Sunrise Movement’s political endorsements (2024), including figures like Rashida Tlaib, Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, demonstrate its alignment with progressive and left-leaning political agendas. These endorsements reflect the movement’s commitment to candidates prioritizing climate action and social justice, further evidencing its political stance.
In general, the Sunrise Movement has strongly left-leaning biases regarding climate change and social justice. While their information may be factual, the lack of sourcing to substantiate their claims and policies makes verifying it difficult.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Sunrise Movement as strongly left-biased based on its advocacy for the Green New Deal and endorsements of progressive Democratic candidates. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of sourced information to substantiate their claims. (M. Huitsing 03/18/2024) Updated (05/26/2025)
Source: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/
Last Updated on May 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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