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- Overall, we rate The Federalist Papers Project Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, and a few failed fact checks by IFCN fact-checkers.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Conspiracy, Propaganda, False Claims
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2011, The Federalist Papers Project is far-right news and opinion website. According to their about page, the mission of the Federalist Papers Project “is to get people the power that knowledge gives to motivate them to push back at the erosion of our liberties and restore the constitutionally limited small government.” The founder and director of FPP are Steve Straub.
Funded by / Ownership
The website is owned by Integrated Marketing Group, which Steve Straub owns. The Federalist Papers Project generates revenue through online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Federalist Papers Project offers two types of content. First, they republish content from the right-leaning and factually mixed Daily Caller, and the other is original opinion pieces that utilize strongly loaded language in favor of the right. Here are some examples: This Is The List of Every Current National Emergency And It Is A Nightmare For Dems and Jim Acosta Insults Angel Moms Then Gets Owned By One. In both of these examples, there is zero sourcing of any kind to support their claims.
Generally, every story on the Federalist Papers Project favors the right and denigrates the left. The FPP also promotes right-wing conspiracies, such as the Clinton’s being responsible for numerous deaths and promoting deep state conspiracies.
Failed Fact Checks
- “New law (in California) makes it illegal to shower and do laundry on same day” – FALSE
- All living former presidents have refused to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration. – FALSE
- “Muslims’ disturbing plan comes out after grocery stores go bare to prepare for Irma.” – MOSTLY FALSE
Overall, we rate The Federalist Papers Project Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, promotion of conspiracies, and a few failed fact checks by IFCN fact-checkers. (9/12/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 02/14/2024)
Source: http://thefederalistpapers.org/
Last Updated on February 18, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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