LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal 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 liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, given the nature of their content and mission, we rate the RCA as far-left in political affiliation. Due to the overtly ideological nature of their content, we rate their factual reporting as mixed.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: FAR LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Revolutionary Communists of America (RCA) is a political organization founded to organize communists across the United States to overthrow capitalism. The RCA positions itself as a revolutionary party dedicated to Marxist-Leninist principles, aiming to unite workers and activists committed to the cause of communism. The party’s founding congress was held in Philadelphia on July 27 and 28, 2024, where delegates discussed and voted on the RCA’s manifesto, program, and statutes. The RCA is based in Philadelphia, where it held its founding congress.
John Peterson is a prominent leader within the organization, playing a significant role in its establishment and strategic direction. Please see the podcast. The official paper of the Revolutionary Communists of America is The Communist, which serves as the organization’s voice for disseminating views, news, and ideological positions. Additionally, Socialist Revolution (socialistrevolution.org) is closely affiliated with the RCA and serves as an official platform for the party’s publications and announcements.
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Funded by / Ownership
The RCA funds its activities through membership fees, donations, and publications sales. Membership involves subscribing to their digital or physical magazine and participating in local branches across various cities in the United States.
Analysis / Bias
The RCA’s website and content are characterized by a strong ideological commitment to Marxist-Leninist principles, focusing on class struggle, anti-capitalism, and revolutionary change. The language used in their articles and statements is often assertive and confrontational, reflecting their revolutionary stance. For example, an article titled “Biden Abandons the Race: Can Switching Horses Stop Trump?” criticizes Joe Biden’s presidency and the Democratic Party’s strategies, using provocative language such as “Genocide Joe” and highlighting issues like inflation, war, and Biden’s unfavorability rating. The article sources information from the New York Times but lacks hyperlinks. It concludes by suggesting joining the Communist party as a solution to both Democratic and Republican shortcomings, emphasizing its revolutionary stance.
Additionally, an article titled “Election 2024: Why Genocide Joe and Trump’s System Has to Go” criticizes both major political parties in the United States, using strong and provocative language to emphasize systemic issues and promote a revolutionary agenda. The article refers to President Joe Biden as “Genocide Joe” and calls for the overthrow of the capitalist system, illustrating the RCA’s radical approach and ideological bias. The article sources information from mainstream outlets like CNBC and their platform socialistrevolution.org to support its claims.
Another article, “The Commies Are Coming!” emphasizes the need for a global communist movement and criticizes capitalist structures globally. This article references various sources, including socialistrevolution.org, marxistbooks.com, and Fraser Institute, to argue for the necessity of a worldwide revolution. The consistent tone and focus on revolutionary socialism indicate a clear ideological bias towards far-left positions. To summarize, The Revolutionary Communists of America (RCA) is a new political organization committed to Marxist-Leninist principles and the goal of overthrowing capitalism in the United States. The organization uses assertive and revolutionary language to communicate its positions, reflecting its ideological stance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, given the nature of their content and mission, we rate the RCA as far-left in political affiliation. Due to the overtly ideological nature of their content, we rate their factual reporting as mixed. (M. Huitsing 07/30/2024)
Source: https://communistusa.org/
Last Updated on July 30, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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