RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Alliance for Post-Abortion Research and Training as Right-Biased due to its focus on anti-abortion narratives and psychological harms linked to abortion, despite claiming to avoid political engagement. Its factual reporting is rated Mixed due to the absence of funding transparency and the one-sided nature of its research materials. While it presents its findings as scientific, the organization’s affiliations and editorial framing suggest an ideological bias consistent with the pro-life movement.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.7)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Alliance for Post-Abortion Research and Training (APART) is a U.S.-based organization that is committed to rigorous research and education on the psychological effects of abortion. According to its mission statement, APART aims to “stand apart from the political debate” while serving as a forum for collaboration among scholars and professionals. Its activities include training programs, academic research, and dissemination of post-abortion mental health data. Further information about its staff can be found on the directors page.
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Funded by / Ownership
APART does not disclose its funding sources, donors, or organizational affiliations on its website. There is no transparency regarding how the group is financed, whether through grants, donations, or institutional support. This represents a significant lack of transparency.
Analysis / Bias
Although APART claims neutrality in its mission, the organization’s publications and focus suggest an anti-abortion perspective. In “Late-Term Abortion and PTSD”, the organization links abortion to post-traumatic stress disorder, emphasizing emotional harm without balancing these claims with peer-reviewed counterpoints or context about mental health outcomes for all abortion patients.
Their downloadable documents, such as the “Risk Factors” fact sheet and “Abortion Providers” fact sheet, focus heavily on negative psychological consequences of abortion and suggest abortion providers themselves experience mental distress. The framing and content echo talking points used by pro-life advocacy organizations despite APART’s stated aim to remain apolitical.
Additionally, APART is promoted by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), which identifies the group as aligned with pro-life medical advocacy. This external endorsement further suggests that APART operates within an anti-abortion framework despite its presentation as an independent research body.
Failed Fact Checks
- There are no known failed fact checks, but the selective presentation of research, lack of source transparency, and use of emotionally charged content warrant caution.
Overall, we rate The Alliance for Post-Abortion Research and Training as Right-Biased due to its focus on anti-abortion narratives and psychological harms linked to abortion, despite claiming to avoid political engagement. Its factual reporting is rated Mixed due to the absence of funding transparency and the one-sided nature of its research materials. While it presents its findings as scientific, the organization’s affiliations and editorial framing suggest an ideological bias consistent with the pro-life movement. (D. Van Zandt 03/23/2025)
Source: https://standapart.org/
Last Updated on March 23, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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