LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Voters of Tomorrow as Left-Center biased due to their strong alignment with progressive values and policy advocacy. We rate them as Mostly Factual in their reporting, as their platform presents strong arguments and proposals on key issues but often lacks external validation, making their arguments appear more opinion-driven than evidence-based, potentially affecting their platform’s perceived reliability and objectivity.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Voters of Tomorrow, founded in 2019 by Santiago Mayer, is a Gen Z-led 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to mobilizing young people to engage in the democratic process. Their mission centers on driving political change on issues such as climate change, social justice, and education. The organization operates nationwide and collaborates with “Join the Union” to strengthen its grassroots efforts. It unites young voters and activists to advocate for progressive policies, amplifying their impact on the democratic process.
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Funded by / Ownership
Voters of Tomorrow is a 501(c)(4) organization primarily funded through individual donations, with contributions managed via their associated PAC. They use ActBlue for fundraising, and detailed information about specific donors is available through their OpenSecrets donor page.
Analysis / Bias
Voters of Tomorrow supports progressive policies addressing the main concerns of young Americans, including climate change, economic justice, social justice, and government reform. The organization mobilizes young voters to influence policy decisions and drive political change on these critical issues.
For example, under the issue of Climate Change, Voters of Tomorrow calls for a nationwide economic mobilization to combat the climate crisis, comparing the required effort to the scale of mobilization during World War II. They emphasize the need to transition to clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and hold polluters accountable, particularly in communities of color and urban areas affected by environmental hazards. The organization advocates for strict regulations on agricultural emissions and responsible soil management to address the role of agriculture in greenhouse gas emissions. However, Voters of Tomorrow does not consistently cite external sources or studies to support these claims. For example, they correctly claim that agriculture contributed 10.6% to the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions in 2021. However, they do not cite any references that support this claim. We checked this statistic and confirmed its accuracy through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Another example is the issue of Economic Justice, where Voters of Tomorrow advocates for raising the federal minimum wage, abolishing the tipped wage, and increasing unionization. They highlight the disparity between economic growth and stagnant wages, emphasizing the need for a living wage and better benefits, especially for young people. They also call for a federal jobs guarantee and robust paid family and medical leave policies. As with the climate issue, the platform mainly presents these arguments from a youth-driven perspective without consistent citations of external sources. Additionally, while the organization encourages readers to download their full policy platform for more details, the links provided to these resources are currently broken, which may further hinder the accessibility and transparency of their advocacy.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Voters of Tomorrow as Left-Center biased due to their strong alignment with progressive values and policy advocacy. We rate them as Mostly Factual in their reporting, as their platform presents strong arguments and proposals on key issues but often lacks external validation, making their arguments appear more opinion-driven than evidence-based, potentially affecting their platform’s perceived reliability and objectivity. (M. Huitsing 08/30/2024)
Source: https://votersoftomorrow.org/
Last Updated on August 30, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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