LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, the National Security Archive (NSA) is rated as least biased based on minimal editorializing of historical and contemporary issues based on declassified documents. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to the extensive use of primary and secondary sources, including governmental and academic records, to provide well-researched and accurate historical accounts.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The National Security Archive (NSA) was founded in 1985 by journalists and scholars, including founder Scott Armstrong. It is a nonprofit organization located at The George Washington University. The Archive functions as an investigative journalism center, research institute, library, and archive of declassified U.S. documents. It holds the world’s most extensive nongovernmental collection of declassified documents. Executive Director Thomas Blanton currently leads the organization.
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Funded by / Ownership
NSA is a nonprofit organization primarily funded through grants, donations, and institutional support. Significant contributions include grants from the Rockefeller Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Open Society Fund, Inc., and the MacArthur Foundation.
Analysis / Bias
The National Security Archive (NSA) emphasizes transparency and public access to government records, focusing on comprehensive, factual information based on declassified documents. For instance, the article “Fidel Castro’s Victory Tour: New Evidence from Russian Archives” provides a detailed, neutral account of Castro’s 1963 trip to the USSR using declassified documents. The article references a variety of primary and secondary sources, such as documents from the Russian State Archive of Contemporary History and scholarly works like James Blight and Philip Brenner’s “Sad and Luminous Days” and Sergei Khrushchev’s “Nikita Khrushchev and the Creation of a Superpower.” These sources are predominantly academic and governmental, providing a factual basis for the narrative. The language remains neutral, presenting historical facts without political bias. Additionally, the article includes document thumbnails, providing visual evidence and context for the historical analysis.
Another article, “The Presidential Nuclear’ Football’ From Eisenhower to George W. Bush,” explores the history and evolution of the U.S. nuclear command system, focusing on the “nuclear football” carried by military aides. It discusses the history and legal concerns surrounding the emergency action plans associated with nuclear football and traces its development through various administrations. The article relies on declassified records to reveal internal debates and legal questions about the emergency powers granted to the presidency, maintaining a neutral tone throughout. Document thumbnails are included to provide visual context and enhance the historical narrative.
The NSA generally supports its articles with extensive citations from declassified documents and expert analyses, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of its content. In general, the NSA demonstrates minimal bias and is a highly factual source of information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, the National Security Archive (NSA) is rated as least biased based on minimal editorializing of historical and contemporary issues based on declassified documents. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to the extensive use of primary and secondary sources, including governmental and academic records, to provide well-researched and accurate historical accounts. (M. Huitsing 06/16/2024)
Source: https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/
Last Updated on June 16, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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