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 information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Right Biased based on editorial and policy positions that routinely favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency with funding, the use of poor sources, and a failed fact check.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1978 by Antony Fisher and William J. Casey, The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research is a conservative American think tank established in New York City. The primary focus is on economics and law enforcement. Its message is communicated through books, articles, interviews, speeches, op-eds, and the institute’s quarterly publication City Journal.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research a 501(c)(3) non-profit American think tank focused on domestic policy and urban affairs. Foundations that have contributed over $1 million to the Manhattan Institute include the John M. Olin Foundation, Bradley Foundation, Sarah Scaife Foundation, Searle Freedom Trust, Smith Richardson Foundation, William E. Simon Foundation, the Claude Lambe Foundation, the Gilder Foundation, the Curry Foundation, and the Jaquelin Hume Foundation. Revenue is derived through donations and subscription fees from City Journal.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Manhattan Institute’s website links to research topics, publications, and projects. News items provide a snippet from an external source a member has contributed to and then a link to their site. Some sources they link to are mostly right-leaning, such as The Dispatch, City Journal, and the New York Post. Under the category of research topics, they cover Urban Policy, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Policy, Legal Reform, Pubic Sector, Economics, and more.
Editorially, the Manhattan Institute favors free-market capitalism such as this Saving Capitalism. Regarding science, they do not outright deny human-influenced climate change but disagree with government solutions: Empty Theatrics on Climate Change. Reporting on President Trump and his handling of the economy is often favorable such as this Trumped-Up Budgets.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Right Biased based on editorial and policy positions that routinely favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency with funding, the use of poor sources, and a failed fact check. (D. Van Zandt 7/16/2016) Updated (03/24/2023)
Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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