Name: The Next Move Bias and Credibility Review
Item: The Next Move
Author: Media Bias Fact Check

The Next Move is rated Least biased with Mostly Factual factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate The Next Move Least Biased based on its cross-partisan mix of liberal, centrist, and conservative contributors united primarily by opposition to authoritarianism. We rate it Mostly Factual due to generally credible sourcing and transparency, while deducting for strongly opinionated, one-sided, and frequently loaded political commentary.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.7)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

The Next Move is a political commentary and pro-democracy publication founded in 2025 by former World Chess Champion and Russian dissident Garry Kasparov. According to its About page, the publication focuses on authoritarianism, democratic institutions, foreign policy, and strategies for strengthening liberal democracy.

The Next Move is published by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI), a nonprofit organization founded by Kasparov and others to promote democratic institutions and oppose authoritarian movements. Contributors include figures from across the political spectrum, including Linda Chavez, Jay Nordlinger, Bill Kristol, and other writers associated with both liberal and conservative traditions.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Next Move is published by the Renew Democracy Initiative Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C. Garry Kasparov serves as chairman, while Uriel Epshtein serves as CEO.

According to IRS records compiled by ProPublica, RDI reported approximately $5 million in revenue in 2024, with nearly all revenue coming from contributions. Past institutional support has included donor-advised funds and foundations, including Vanguard Charitable, the Foundation to Promote Open Society, and other philanthropic organizations.

The Next Move also generates revenue through paid subscriptions. Its About page states that subscriber contributions support both the publication and RDI programs, including civic education and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

Analysis / Bias

The Next Move is explicitly pro-democracy and anti-authoritarian rather than consistently left- or right-wing. It strongly opposes Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orbán, the Iranian government, and other leaders or movements it views as threats to democratic institutions.

For example, Garry Kasparov’s King Trump’s Press Ban sharply criticizes Trump for restricting media access and compares his behavior with monarchical government. Likewise, 1776, Not January 6 describes January 6 as a victory for authoritarianism and argues that Trump was not adequately held accountable.

However, the publication is not conventionally progressive. The Next Move deliberately includes center-right and conservative contributors. In Fortune Favors the Bold, Kasparov explains that the pro-democracy movement should include both liberals and conservatives and introduces longtime conservative writer Jay Nordlinger as a contributor. The publication also features Is Bill Kristol Still a Neocon?, a discussion between Linda Chavez and Bill Kristol about their conservative backgrounds and political evolution.

The publication also criticizes the political left. For example, Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic Establishment’s Fault criticizes democratic socialism and the Democratic Party establishment, describing far-left politics as a potential electoral liability. Its archive also includes pieces such as Democratic Socialists vs. Social Democrats and “Five Things to Know About the DSA.”

On foreign policy, The Next Move is strongly internationalist and interventionist, particularly regarding Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and democratic movements abroad. Articles such as Beyond ‘Trump’s War’ support a strong U.S. role in confronting authoritarian regimes while criticizing the Trump administration’s strategy.

Factual sourcing is generally credible. Articles regularly link to court documents, government records, mainstream reporting, historical sources, and direct statements. For example, Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case, Explained references Supreme Court arguments, constitutional history, and legal sources. The publication has also publicly corrected errors when readers identify them.

However, The Next Move is primarily advocacy and commentary rather than neutral reporting. Headlines and commentary frequently use loaded language, particularly when discussing Trump, Putin, authoritarian movements, and political extremism. This strong editorial framing and limited neutrality reduce its factual rating despite generally credible sourcing.

Failed Fact Checks

None found from major IFCN-approved fact-checking organizations.

Overall, we rate The Next Move Least Biased based on its cross-partisan mix of liberal, centrist, and conservative contributors united primarily by opposition to authoritarianism. We rate it Mostly Factual due to generally credible sourcing and transparency, while deducting for strongly opinionated, one-sided, and frequently loaded political commentary. (D. Van Zandt 10/08/2026)

Source: https://www.thenextmove.org/

Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check