EIR News (Executive Intelligence Review) - Bias and Credibility

RIGHT-CENTER BIAS

These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in 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 conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

Overall, we rate EIR News as right-center biased due to its consistent critique of Western governments and mainstream media and its promoting alternative, often anti-establishment viewpoints. We also rate them mixed factually due to their reliance on controversial and sometimes conspiratorial narratives, which affects their content’s overall reliability.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

EIR News (Executive Intelligence Review), founded in 1974, is a weekly magazine providing in-depth analysis and reporting on global events. It challenges mainstream narratives and aims to assess world developments comprehensively. Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr. founded the magazine, and it is based in Leesburg, Virginia.

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Funded by / Ownership

Executive Intelligence Review News Service, Inc. publishes the EIR News. The publication relies on subscriptions and donations.

Analysis / Bias

EIR News has been significantly influenced by the views of its founder, Lyndon LaRouche, a controversial political activist. LaRouche’s ideas, praised by figures like Jesse Ventura and Roger Stone, contribute to the publication’s editorial stance. The magazine frequently critiques Western governments and mainstream media, promoting alternative viewpoints and conspiracy theories.

EIR News often covers geopolitical conflicts, economic policies, and international relations from a perspective that is critical of neoliberalism and supportive of multipolar world dynamics. For instance, the article “Malaysia Decides To Join the BRICS” reflects EIR’s support for BRICS, emphasizing how the organization’s rise counters Western dominance.

While EIR can produce neutral articles, particularly in straightforward reporting scenarios—such as the “Chinese and U.S. Readouts of Biden-Xi Phone Call,” which presents both sides of a diplomatic conversation—many of its articles align with specific viewpoints. For example, the article “Biden’s National Security Advisor Escalates War Against Russia” critiques U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s statements about supporting Ukraine against Russia. The article references an interview with PBS NewsHour. It uses direct quotes from Sullivan to frame its argument, emphasizing the aggressive stance of the U.S. and framing it as a warmongering policy.

Additionally, the article “Investigative Leads: Biden, Between a BlackRock and a Hard Place” uses sources with strong opinions to build a narrative that reflects a bias toward alternative viewpoints. The article cites the New York Times, Seymour Hersh, and Wikipedia to build its narrative.

Finally, the website has promoted conspiracy theories, such as Grayzone’s Blumenthal and Maté Report U.S. False Flag Operations To Block Earthquake Aid. Grayzone is rated as a conspiracy website, and there is no evidence to support the claims.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate EIR News as right-center biased due to its consistent critique of Western governments and mainstream media and its promoting alternative, often anti-establishment viewpoints. We also rate them mixed factually due to their reliance on controversial and sometimes conspiratorial narratives, which affects their content’s overall reliability. (M. Huitsing 08/21/2024)

Sources: https://eir.news/

Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check