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Center For American Progress

Lean LeftLean Left biasWhat does this mean?

How we determined this rating:

  • Independent Review

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Contents
  1. About Center For American Progress's Bias Rating
  2. What a "Lean Left" Rating Means
  3. Bias Reviews
  4. Ownership & Funding

About Center For American Progress's Bias Rating

Center For American Progress is a think tank / policy group source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Lean Left.

What a "Lean Left" Rating Means

Sources with an AllSides Media Bias Rating of Lean Left display media bias in ways that moderately align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas. A Lean Left bias is a moderately liberal rating on the political spectrum.

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Bias Reviews

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Center for American Progress Rated Lean Left in July 2020 Independent Review

In July 2020, an AllSides editor conducted an independent review of The Center for American Progress' website and gave them a Lean Left rating; though they are a nonpartisan organization, their website encourages their audience to promote progressive ideas and to "challenge conservative misinformation with the facts." According to their website, The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.

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Center For American Progress Ownership and Funding

Funding and ownership do not influence bias ratings. We rate the bias of content only.

Owner: John Podesta