RIGHT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Reality’s Last Stand as Right-biased based on editorial perspectives that align with conservative ideology. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the one-sided promotion of selective science and opinions regarding gender and transgender rights.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Reality’s Last Stand is a publication created by evolutionary biologist Dr. Colin Wright and hosted on Substack. Launched as a platform for discussions around free speech, science, and biological reality, it centers heavily on debates concerning sex and gender. Wright began writing on these issues in 2018, and the site aims to counter what he perceives as ideological distortions in mainstream science, particularly regarding gender identity and biological sex. Wright is associated with conservative-leaning institutions like the Manhattan Institute.
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Funded by / Ownership
The publication operates on a subscription model through Substack, with free and paid content available. There is no evidence of external corporate funding or large institutional backers, and the site does not appear to host third-party advertising.
Analysis / Bias
Reality’s Last Stand exhibits a right-leaning bias. Its content largely critiques progressive views on gender, particularly transgender issues, arguing for the preservation of traditional sex-based distinctions. The site regularly features articles that emphasize biological determinism in discussions about gender, often challenging the mainstream acceptance of gender fluidity and transgender rights. The rhetoric is aligned with conservative arguments, framing progressive movements as undermining free speech and scientific truth.
Articles and headlines frequently rely on emotional wording to persuade his readers like this: How Progressives Bait Gay People with Fear. This lengthy piece contains only one hyperlinked source. Another How Psychological Manipulation Spread DEI Across America is critical of DEI but is properly sourced.
The publication positions itself as a defender of science, but the selective focus on critiquing left-wing ideology on sex and gender indicates a conservative slant. For example, articles argue against allowing transgender women in women’s sports, claiming it compromises fairness due to biological differences, a viewpoint common in conservative circles.
While the site avoids outright conspiracy theories, it can be polarizing, amplifying conservative positions on culture wars related to gender identity.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Reality’s Last Stand as Right-biased based on editorial perspectives that align with conservative ideology. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the one-sided promotion of selective science and opinions regarding gender and transgender rights. (D. Van Zandt 10/17/2024)
Source: https://www.realityslaststand.com/
Last Updated on October 17, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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