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- Overall, we rate New Discourses as extreme right-biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, poor sourcing, false claims, and being labeled as extremist by a third-party group.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Poor Sourcing, Failed Fact Checks, Conspiracy, Pseudoscience, Hate
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
New Discourses is a United States-based website founded by Dr. James Lindsay, an American author and critic of Critical Social Justice. The website, launched to address perceived shortcomings and biases in contemporary political and cultural discourse, aims to promote free inquiry and dialogue free from political correctness and ideological constraints. The mission of New Discourses is to provide tools and resources for understanding current socio-political issues, especially those influenced by Critical Social Justice, and to foster open, honest discussions.
In August 2022, Lindsay was permanently suspended from Twitter. His account was reinstated in November 2022 after Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
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Funded by / Ownership
New Discourses is privately owned and operated by James Lindsay, a self-proclaimed expert on critical race theory. The website generates revenue through book sales, donations, and subscription-based content.
Analysis / Bias
New Discourses exhibits a right bias, particularly evident in its strong opposition to Critical Social Justice and related movements. The website frequently publishes content that critiques progressive ideologies and defends classical liberal values. For example, articles like “Queer Theory is the Doctrine of a Sex-Based Cult” and “Marxism is a Cult Religion” reflect a clear conservative stance against what it views as the ideological excesses of the left. The site’s framing and language often emphasize the dangers of progressive ideologies, portraying them as threats to free speech and liberal democracy. This last article also contains no form of sourcing other than the author’s opinions.
While New Discourses is essentially the opinions of James Lindsay, it is important to note that the Southern Poverty Law Center states: “James Lindsay regularly shares conspiracy theories about the supposed communist takeover of the world (especially the United States), promotes “groomer” rhetoric against the LGBTQ community and spreads the “white genocide” theory that Marxists want to eradicate the white race. With alarmism and fearmongering, Lindsay incites and segregates his base.”
Politically and editorially, New Discourses exhibits an extreme right bias that rails against Critical Race Theory, Wokeness, DEI, LGBTQ, and the threat of communism. There is also evidence of false claims and failed fact checks written by or shared by James Lindsey. See below.
Failed Fact Checks
- Ketanji Brown Jackson’s role in white supremacy. – False
- New York State Senate passed a concentration camp bill. – False
- Why Spain’s new legalization of sex with animals is a triumph for inclusion and diversity, explained. – False
- The website routinely promotes conspiracy theories.
Overall, we rate New Discourses as extreme right-biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, poor sourcing, false claims, and being labeled as extremist by a third-party group. (D. Van Zandt 05/27/2024) Updated (05/03/2024)
Source: https://newdiscourses.com/
Last Updated on June 3, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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