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 Council of Trustees and Alumni as right-biased based on advocacy that favors a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency, one-sided reporting, and the use of poor sources.
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 American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is an independent, nonprofit organization established in 1995 that promotes academic excellence, defends academic freedom, and ensures accountability in higher education. The organization collaborates with trustees, alumni, policymakers, and educators to uphold these values. They are based in Washington, D.C.
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Funded by / Ownership
Although ACTA operates as a nonprofit entity, it does not publicly disclose its funding sources. The lack of transparency about its donors makes it difficult to determine the full extent of financial backing. Despite being an advocacy organization that advocates transparency, ACTA does not provide financial disclosures on its official website. 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
ACTA’s initiatives and policy recommendations frequently align with conservative viewpoints, particularly on issues related to higher education, diversity initiatives, and free speech. The organization is critical of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing that such policies undermine institutional integrity. In its article “DEI Efforts Are Wrecking America’s Military”, ACTA contends that DEI initiatives in military academies and higher education institutions weaken unity and effectiveness.
ACTA has also expressed concerns about elite universities’ responses to global political conflicts. In “Why Was It So Hard for Elite Universities to Condemn Hamas Terrorism?”, the organization criticizes universities for their reluctance to denounce Hamas strongly, implying that such hesitancy reflects political bias within academia.
The organization also promotes the idea that progressive educational policies promote reverse racism, a claim that is widely debunked by education and social science experts. In “Americans Do Not Want the Woke Racism Our Schools Are Peddling”, ACTA argues that educational institutions are indoctrinating students with race-based ideologies rather than focusing on academic rigor and free thought.
ACTA frequently cites and republishes work from credible and questionable sources, including The Epoch Times and The Daily Wire, both known for partisan slants and poor fact-checking records.
Generally, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni is a right-leaning nonprofit think tank advocating for academic freedom, free speech, and traditional education policies. While it produces some fact-based research, its reliance on partisan sources, omission of counterarguments, and lack of funding transparency suggest an ideological bias that should be considered when evaluating its claims.
Failed Fact Checks
- There are no recorded instances of ACTA being involved in fact-check failures. However, its use of sources with low factual ratings raises concerns about the reliability of some of its published content.
Overall, we rate the American Council of Trustees and Alumni as right-biased based on advocacy that favors a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency, one-sided reporting, and the use of poor sources. (D. Van Zandt 03/11/2025)
Source: https://www.goacta.org/
Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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