The Objective Standard is rated Right-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate The Objective Standard Right-Center biased based on economic-political philosophy and High for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: USA
MBFc’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
According to their about page, “The Objective Standard (TOS) is the preeminent source for commentary from an Objectivist perspective, Objectivism being Ayn Rand’s philosophy of reason, egoism, and capitalism. TOS was founded in 2005 by Craig Biddle, and Sidney J. Gunst Jr. Craig Biddle is also the editor.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Objective Standard is a print journal published quarterly by Glen Allen Press. They are funded through a subscription and advertising model. They also accept donations.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Objective Standard is a news and analysis magazine with an objectivist, anarcho-capitalist bias. All stories favor a limited government point of view and utilize moderate loaded language such as this: Judge Leon Heroically Sets Rational Precedent on Antitrust. The Objective Standard does not hold a favorable view of former President Trump, as evidenced by this article: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un: Enemies of Human Life. All information is thoroughly sourced to credible information and is well written.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Objective Standard Right-Center biased based on economic-political philosophy and High for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt 7/8/2018) Updated (05/12/2026)
Source: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com
Last Updated on May 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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