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 Fight the New Drug as Mixed for factual reporting due to the selective interpretation of scientific studies. We also rate them as Right for bias, as the organization’s content aligns with viewpoints commonly associated with conservative religious perspectives, and their funding sources include organizations with religious affiliations.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Fight the New Drug is a U.S.-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 and based in Utah. Their mission is to provide information on the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts. They also produce educational videos and conduct school programs.
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Funding / Ownership
Fight the New Drug is a non-profit organization funded by donations and merchandise sales. Here are their financial records. They have also received financial backing from The Ashton Family Foundation, Boyer Company, and Rucks Family Foundation, which have religious affiliations. The organization was co-founded by Clay Olsen and Beau Lewis, with Mike Jensen serving as the chair.
Analysis / Bias
Fight the New Drug publishes articles that discuss the harmful effects of pornography, often citing scientific studies to support their claims. However, their interpretation of these studies aligns predominantly with their agenda, making the factual reporting mixed. For example, articles like “How Porn Can Change the Brain” and “Why Porn Can Be Difficult to Quit” cite scientific studies but frame them in a way that supports their viewpoint without considering contradictory evidence or perspectives.
In contrast, the American Psychological Association highlights that the scientific community is still divided on whether pornography has drug-like effects on the brain or is inherently harmful. The APA article presents multiple perspectives and emphasizes the need for more research, acknowledging the complexities of human behavior. This multi-faceted approach is absent in Fight the New Drug’s content, which tends to portray pornography as inherently harmful without offering a balanced perspective.
The organization claims to be non-religious, but its financial backing includes organizations with religious affiliations, such as The Ashton Family Foundation, Boyer Company, and Rucks Family Foundation, which could indicate a religious bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. However, the peer-reviewed Porn Studies Journal has concluded that there is no clear evidence supporting porn addiction, thereby rendering it a pseudoscience.
Overall, we rate Fight the New Drug as Mixed for factual reporting due to the selective interpretation of scientific studies. We also rate them as Right for bias, as the organization’s content aligns with viewpoints commonly associated with conservative religious perspectives, and their funding sources include organizations with religious affiliations. (M. Huitsing 10/26/2023)
Source: https://fightthenewdrug.org/
Last Updated on October 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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