RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate NewGeography.com as Right-Center biased due to its consistent editorial framing that favors conservative and libertarian perspectives and frequent critiques of progressive policies and governance. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual because it generally cites credible sources but occasionally lacks sourcing transparency and sometimes relies on factually mixed sources.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.9)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.1)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
NewGeography.com is an online platform dedicated to analyzing and discussing the places where people live and work. It is a joint venture between Joel Kotkin, an author and urban studies expert, and Praxis Strategy Group, a consulting firm specializing in economic development and strategic planning. The website features contributions from various authors and professionals specializing in urban planning, economic geography, and policy analysis. The editorial staff includes Publisher Delore Zimmerman, Executive Editor Joel Kotkin, Managing Editor Mark Schill, and Deputy Editor Rhonda Howard. NewGeography operates with offices located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Sherman Oaks, California.
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Funded by / Ownership
NewGeography.com is supported through its affiliation with the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which conducts demographic research and involves Chapman University students in its projects. The platform is jointly operated by Joel Kotkin and the Praxis Strategy Group. While specific funding details are not disclosed, the website is indirectly supported by Chapman University resources and related initiatives. It does not appear to rely on advertisements for funding.
Analysis / Bias
NewGeography.com focuses on urban development, demographics, politics, and public policy, often critiquing progressive policies and governance from conservative and libertarian perspectives through original and republished content.
For example, “The Battle of the Oligarchs,” originally published in The Spectator and authored by Joel Kotkin, critiques global wealth concentration and elite influence. The author critiques the influence of wealthy donors in politics, contrasting media treatment of figures like Elon Musk with Democratic donors such as George Soros and Marc Benioff. It questions media portrayals, suggesting a double standard by asking if Democratic donors act for “unselfish public reasons.” The language is rhetorical and critical, lacking neutrality. While it cites Pew Research data on public perceptions of wealthy donors, the absence of a hyperlink limits transparency. Overall, the article reflects a conservative-leaning bias in its framing and tone.
Another piece, “The Great Dumbing Down of American Education,” authored by Joel Kotkin, critiques declining K-12 education standards in the U.S. It cites a mix of factually high sources, including The Nation’s Report Card and Education Week, alongside conservative-leaning outlets such as The American Mind and Real Clear Investigations. Other sources cited include Yahoo News, NPR, and the story originally published by The American Mind (rated Right and Mixed for factual reporting).
The site’s reliance on conservative-leaning sources, including republished articles from platforms like The American Mind, highlights an ideological bias. In general, NewGeography often emphasizes conservative critiques of progressive policies or media treatment while selectively omitting equivalent scrutiny of conservative figures or policies, reinforcing its right-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate NewGeography.com as Right-Center biased due to its consistent editorial framing that favors conservative and libertarian perspectives and frequent critiques of progressive policies and governance. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual because it generally cites credible sources but occasionally lacks sourcing transparency and sometimes relies on factually mixed sources. (M. Huitsing 01/17/2025)
Source: https://www.newgeography.com/
Last Updated on January 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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