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 American Main Street Initiative as Right Biased due to its consistent promotion of conservative viewpoints, selective framing of policy issues, and reliance on right-leaning sources. We rate its reporting as Mixed in factuality, as it includes fact-based content but often lacks balance and omits perspectives that challenge its ideological stance.
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 Main Street Initiative (AMSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on policy analysis and political commentary, advocating for governance aligned with conservative principles. Founded by Jeffrey H. Anderson, Ph.D., a former Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics under the Trump administration, AMSI is a defender of constitutional governance, the rule of law, and economic policies benefiting “Main Street Americans.”
The organization publishes research and opinion pieces addressing crime, government spending, public health policies, and electoral politics. AMSI’s work frequently appears in conservative and right-leaning publications such as City Journal, The Federalist, and The American Mind.
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Funded by / Ownership
AMSI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates primarily through donations and grants. It has received financial support from the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI), a right-wing organization, which contributed $88,500 in 2022. Additionally, AMSI has reported small-scale revenues, with $9,211 in revenue and $22,711 in expenses for the fiscal year ending 2023.
The organization is affiliated with Project 2025, a policy initiative led by the Heritage Foundation, outlining a future conservative governance plan. AMSI also has ties to conservative figures, including Ed Corrigan, President of CPI, and Peter Rough, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, who serve on its Board of Directors.
Analysis / Bias
AMSI is Right Biased, as its content consistently aligns with conservative and populist perspectives. Its articles often focus on crime, government overreach, election integrity, and skepticism toward public health mandates—common themes among right-leaning media.
For example, the article “Shake Up HHS” criticizes public health policies, alleging bureaucratic corruption and incompetence while suggesting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would provide needed reform. Similarly, “Donald Trump and the Electoral Map” presents a favorable analysis of Trump’s electoral strategy, reinforcing the idea of his enduring political influence.
AMSI sources much of its material from mixed factual conservative publications such as City Journal, The Federalist, and The American Conservative, reinforcing its ideological slant. While some articles contain fact-based reporting, AMSI frequently frames issues in a way that supports conservative narratives, often using emotionally charged language, particularly regarding election integrity, crime, and government regulation.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a third-party fact checker; however, the sources they reference frequently fail fact checks.
Overall, we rate American Main Street Initiative as Right Biased due to its consistent promotion of conservative viewpoints, selective framing of policy issues, and reliance on right-leaning sources. We rate its reporting as Mixed in factuality, as it includes fact-based content but often lacks balance and omits perspectives that challenge its ideological stance. (M. Huitsing 03/17/2025)
Source: https://www.americanmainstreet.org/
Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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