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Founded: 1955
Ownership
National Review was founded in 1955 by conservative writer William F. Buckley Jr. Since a 2015 reorganization, National Review, Inc. (the magazine and website) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Review Institute, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Buckley established in 1991, based in New York City. It therefore has no private commercial owner and is governed by the Institute's board.
Funding
It is funded by subscriptions, advertising, reader donations and fundraising appeals, plus foundation grants. Reported supporters over time include conservative philanthropies such as the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Koch-affiliated foundations.
Affiliation & stance
National Review is the flagship magazine of American conservatism with an explicitly right-leaning editorial stance. Despite that ideological identity, it is owned by an independent nonprofit institute rather than by any political party, candidate or government, so it is classified INDEPENDENT (right lean).
Editorial lean
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- Right
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- Lean Rightbased on 168
73/100
Factual
59/100
Objective
197
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Tight security protocols to envelop America's 250th celebration in D.C.
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Britain's National Archives finds copy of Declaration of Independence in captured U.S. ship's papers
A rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence was discovered by volunteers at Britain's National Archives while examining documents related to the capture of an American privateer ship during the American Revolutionary War. The document, dated July 16–19, 1776, is one of only 11 known copies of the Exeter printing of the Declaration and the first identified outside the United States. It was found among the papers of the captured ship Dalton, which had been operating under the authority of the Continental Congress. Researchers believe the document may have been used by the ship's crew to understand the purpose of their mission and to inspire commitment to the revolutionary cause. The discovery highlights the role of maritime forces in the American Revolution and provides insight into how the Declaration was disseminated during the conflict.
Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia
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America Has a Gratitude Crisis
The article titled 'America Has a Gratitude Crisis' by National Review suggests that modern Americans lack gratitude compared to the Founding Fathers. It implies a cultural shift where people do not appreciate their blessings as they once did, potentially highlighting concerns about societal values and morale.
Milton Friedman Was Right About Monetary Fine-Tuning
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The article compares current media coverage to a 1984-style Soviet news blackout, suggesting that important stories are being suppressed or underreported. It implies that certain narratives, particularly those critical of Democratic policies or actions, are being ignored by mainstream media outlets. The tone suggests a lack of transparency and potential bias in media reporting.
"America, U.S.A.": Eddie Glaude on the 250th Anniv., Race & "The Madness at the Heart of the Country"
Democracy Now! interviews Eddie Glaude, a Princeton professor of African American studies, regarding his new book 'America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries,' released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The book critically examines how the United States has historically commemorated milestone anniversaries, highlighting omissions in official narratives. Glaude discusses how President Donald Trump has centered himself in these celebrations, promoting an idealized version of U.S. history that overlooks systemic injustices rooted in the nation's founding. Glaude argues that history serves as a battleground where past actions are held accountable, particularly concerning racial issues.
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