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 The New Criterion as right-center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a failed fact check.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.9)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The New Criterion is a United States-based magazine founded in 1982 by art critic Hilton Kramer and pianist/music critic Samuel Lipman. The magazine is headquartered in New York City and focuses on culture and the arts, promoting traditionalist values and classical liberalism. It began as a critical review to engage with “the best that has been thought and said” and has since maintained a reputation for its intellectual rigor and cultural commentary.
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Funded by / Ownership
The New Criterion is published by The Foundation for Cultural Review, a nonprofit organization that accepts contributions from public and private foundations, corporations, and individuals. As a 501(c)(3) entity, it relies on donations and subscriptions for funding. According to Influence Watch, they are a right-leaning publication that had revenue of $4 million+ in 2022.
Analysis / Bias
The New Criterion exhibits a right-center bias, which is apparent in its editorial stance and choice of contributors. The magazine consistently publishes articles that critique modernist trends and political correctness, favoring traditionalist and conservative viewpoints. For instance, articles often defend classical Western canon in literature and arts while critiquing contemporary cultural movements.
Articles and headlines exhibit moderately emotional language, such as in the article Vision correction where the author states “Mr. Teixeira has a Substack called The Liberal Patriot, which is remarkably clear-sighted about most that is wrong with today’s Democratic Party.” This quote is reflective of the general criticism of the Democratic party.
While the magazine’s high-quality journalism and well-researched articles are usually factual, the selection of topics and framing often reflect a conservative bias. The magazine’s editorial team, led by figures like Executive Editor James Panero, who is known for his cultural conservatism, influences its overall editorial slant.
On most topics covered, they present a conservative bias, such as opining against Wokeness: Is there Life After Woke and reporting favorably on former President Trump: Is Trump the new consensus candidate?
In general, The New Criterion’s story choices reflect a clear preference for conservative and classical liberal ideals. For example, articles that critique progressive policies and support traditional cultural values are common, reinforcing the magazine’s right-center alignment. This editorial bias is consistent with the backgrounds and viewpoints of its editors and contributors, many of whom have affiliations with conservative institutions and think tanks.
Failed Fact Checks
- “To anger a conservative, lie to him,” the quotation reads. “To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.” – No Evidence
Overall, we rate The New Criterion as right-center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a failed fact check. (D. Van Zandt 05/24/2024) Updated (02/15/2025)
Source: https://newcriterion.com/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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