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 appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Intercollegiate Studies Institute as right-biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to one-sided, mostly opinionated reporting designed to denigrate the left.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1953, The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes conservative thought and ideas on college campuses. Initiated by Frank Chodorov in collaboration with William F. Buckley Jr. as its inaugural president, ISI organizes lectures and debates within academic settings. Additionally, it publishes books and journals, offering funding and editorial support to a network of conservative and libertarian college newspapers. John A. Burtka Iv is the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s president and chief executive officer. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute is based in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute is a nonprofit organization that primarily relies on donations, grants, and subscriptions for funding. Charity Navigator has rated the organization 4 out of 4 stars. Furthermore, they publicly disclose their financial reports on their website. The Board of the organization is headed by Thomas E. Lynch, the founder and chairman of the ISI. Here, is the complete list of board members for your reference. According to Source Watch, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute is funded by various foundations, including the Charles D & Frances K Field Fund and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation.
Analysis / Bias
Policy-wise, they advocate for limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, a free-market economy, and traditional values (see our principles). Articles generally feature proper sourcing. For example, the article “Conservatism: Trump and Beyond” by Buckley analyzes Trump’s impact on conservative thought, highlighting themes like mobility, jobs, religion, and nationalism. Buckley criticizes both Democrats and the Republican establishment, showing a populist conservative viewpoint. He commends Trump for creating a socially conservative and economically moderate party. However, Buckley’s analysis is opinionated, selectively presenting facts to support a conservative perspective. Buckley asserts, “What had made us unequal and immobile were the barriers the Democrats had erected.” This statement indicates a partisan perspective, attributing social issues to the actions of a particular political party.
He critiques the Republican establishment, too, stating, “The Republican establishment denied that we were immobile or said that the swinish multitude had brought its misery on itself.” This critique of the establishment from a conservative standpoint indicates a more populist conservative viewpoint. Buckley praises Trump’s approach: “What they gave us was a very different party, one that is socially conservative and economically liberal or middle of the road…” which shows an approval of Trump’s deviation from traditional conservative policies.
Similarly, David Lewis Schaefer’s “The Progressive Betrayal of America’s Founding Principles” reflects a conservative bias, critiquing progressivism through historical and academic references. In both cases, the articles reflect the viewpoints and biases of their authors, which is not uncommon in opinion pieces. Buckley’s article seems more opinionated. However, Buckley attempts to ground his analysis in a mix of contemporary research and classical political philosophy sources, which he lists at the end of his article. The contemporary sources (from the Brookings Institution and Yale School of Management) provide current socio-economic data, while the classical texts offer a philosophical and historical foundation. Meanwhile, despite being more research-oriented, Schaefer’s work still interprets the information through a conservative lens. This approach is typical in ideologically driven publications, where the selection and interpretation of sources often align with the publication’s overall perspective.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Intercollegiate Studies Institute as right-biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as mostly factual rather than high due to one-sided opinionated reporting designed to denigrate the left. (M. Huitsing 01/24/2024)
Source: https://isi.org/
Last Updated on April 5, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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