National Conservatism - Bias and Credibility

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 National Conservatism as right-biased based on advocacy for conservative nationalist ideology. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the occasional reliance on poor sources who frequently fail fact checks.

Detailed Report

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

History

NationalConservatism.org is a website that promotes National Conservatism, a movement that emphasizes nationalism and is closely tied to the Edmund Burke Foundation. It presents itself as an alternative to both purist libertarianism and establishment conservatism. The movement has significant influence in the U.S. and Europe, promoting a world of independent, self-governing nations and rejecting globalism and imperialism. Key figures include Yoram Hazony, Christopher DeMuth, and others.

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Funded by / Ownership

The National Conservatism movement is a project of the Washington D.C.-based Edmund Burke Foundation, which is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Donations generate revenue. Some known contributors to the Edmund Burke Foundation include the Jewish Philosophy Fund and the Thomas D. Klingenstein Fund. The foundation is involved in organizing conferences and promoting the national conservative ideology.

Analysis / Bias

The content on the National Conservatism website, particularly its statement of principles, indicates a strong emphasis on nationalism, traditional values, and a rejection of globalism. The movement has connections with notable conservative figures like Tucker Carlson, Charlie Kirk, Mark Meadows, and Peter Thiel. The movement’s founder, Yoram Hazony, has ties to the Israeli and American right and has been involved with various think tanks. His book, “The Virtue of Nationalism,” serves as a key ideological text for the movement.

National Conservatism criticizes neoconservatism and neoliberalism, advocating for independent nation-states and against supranational entities like the EU. Their principles include national independence, the rule of law, free enterprise, and the importance of the traditional family.

The website promotes its conferences and books related to National Conservatism. Further, under the “Essay” heading, they republish news, analysis, and editorial content related to the movement. These curated essays come from a wide range of sources, with most advocating conservatism. While many of the sources are credible, they do sometimes republish content from questionable or factually mixed sources like American Greatness, Power Line, and the Washington Times.

In general, the National Conservatism website holds right-leaning biases through advocacy for national conservativism and may not always be factual due to reliance on poor sources and hosting speakers at its events like Tucker Carlson, who routinely fails fact checks and disseminates misinformation.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years; however, some of the sources they rely on have failed fact checks.

Overall, we rate National Conservatism as right-biased based on advocacy for conservative nationalist ideology. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the occasional reliance on poor sources who frequently fail fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 01/01/2024)

Source: https://nationalconservatism.org/

Last Updated on April 5, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check