America Magazine – Bias and Credibility

These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

America is a national weekly magazine published by the Jesuits of the United States and headquartered in midtown Manhattan. It contains news and opinion about Roman Catholicism and its relation to American politics and cultural life. Published continuously since 1909, it is one of the oldest periodicals in the U.S. America.

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Funded by / Ownership

America Magazine is owned by America Media Inc. (Society of Jesus) and is funded through subscriptions, donations, and online advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, America Magazine covers news and opinions from a Catholic perspective. There is minimal use of loaded words such as Five questions (and answers) about Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination. Articles are properly sourced to credible media outlets.

While they take somewhat conservative Catholic positions from an editorial standpoint, their news reporting has a slight left-center bias by favoring more liberal causes such as income equality and environmental protection.

Failed Fact Checks

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Overall, we rate America Magazine Left-Center biased based on story selection that leans slightly left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 4/13/2017) Updated (08/07/2026)

Source: https://www.americamagazine.org/