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Accuracy in Media (AIM) is an American non-profit conservative media watchdog organization founded in 1969 by economist Reed Irvine. Established in response to perceived liberal biases in news coverage of the Vietnam War, AIM has historically supported U.S. military involvement in the conflict and attributed the American loss to media misinformation. The organization engages in shareholder activism by purchasing stock in media companies to challenge what it views as left-leaning reporting, and it has criticized coverage of events such as the El Mozote massacre during the Reagan administration. AIM positions itself as exposing media bias, inaccuracies, and failures in public policy through citizen activism and undercover journalism, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that garners international media attention for its investigations into corruption and law-breaking. Over its history, AIM has received funding from conservative sources, including grants from the Donors Capital Fund (DCF) and undisclosed support from the Scaife foundations. The group has been controversial for its own perceived biases, with critics accusing it of promoting conservative agendas under the guise of media accountability. While AIM claims to combat liberal media dominance, it has faced condemnation for selective outrage and lack of balance in its critiques. No major legal troubles are documented, but its activism has occasionally led to public disputes with mainstream media outlets. AIM continues to operate today, focusing on issues like alleged media corruption in political reporting and policy failures, maintaining a presence through its website and public campaigns. Its influence lies in mobilizing conservative audiences against perceived media enemies, contributing to broader networks of right-leaning advocacy groups.