The John Birch Society (JBS) is an American right-wing political advocacy group. Founded in 1958, it is radical anti-communist, American nationalist, supports social conservatism, and is associated with ultraconservative, radical right, far-right, right-wing populist, and right-wing libertarian ideas. Originally based in Belmont, Massachusetts, the JBS is now headquartered in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, with local chapters throughout the United States. It owns American Opinion Publishing, Inc., which publishes the magazine The New American, and it is affiliated with an online school called FreedomProject Academy.
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Appleton, Belmont, Grand Chute
- Inception
- 1958
