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 American Cornerstone Institute as right biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and reliance on poor sources.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.7)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) was founded in 2021 by Dr. Ben Carson, a renowned neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. ACI positions itself as a conservative think tank dedicated to promoting the principles of faith, liberty, community, and life.
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Funded by / Ownership
Specific details regarding ACI’s funding sources and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed on their official website. However, as a nonprofit organization, ACI is likely funded through private donations and contributions. Notably, the organization is connected to Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation initiative aimed at shaping U.S. government policy in a right-wing direction.
Analysis / Bias
The American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) promotes a conservative ideological stance, addressing key sociopolitical issues through its publications and media appearances. On gender ideology, ACI founder Dr. Ben Carson has been vocal in opposing discussions of gender transition for children, stating in an article on their site that such conversations amount to “child abuse” because children lack the maturity to make such life-altering decisions (ACI Gender Statement).
The organization also takes a strong pro-life position, emphasizing the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. In “Episode 14: Defending Life” of their Cornerstone Conversations series, Dr. Carson discusses the moral and legal implications of abortion with conservative legal scholar Robert George, reinforcing ACI’s commitment to the pro-life movement (ACI Defending Life).
On climate change, ACI does not extensively cover environmental policy but has published content that rejects population control as a climate solution. One article, titled “Don’t Stop Having Children Because of ‘Climate Change'”, argues against the idea that reducing birth rates can help combat climate change. The piece suggests that such positions devalue human life and prioritize environmental concerns over individual freedoms (ACI Climate Position).
ACI’s editorial content frequently references and republishes work from both credible and questionable sources. For example, its opinion columns feature articles from mainstream conservative outlets, but they also include pieces from questionable sites like The Federalist and The Daily Wire, both of which have been criticized for low factual reporting and strong partisan bias (ACI Opinion Section).
While much of ACI’s work is fact-based, its reliance on sources with mixed credibility suggests that readers should approach its content cautiously, mainly when dealing with editorialized pieces.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the American Cornerstone Institute as right biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and reliance on poor sources. (D. Van Zandt 03/10/2025)
Source: https://americancornerstone.org/
Last Updated on March 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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