Jonathan Chait

Jonathan Chait is a senior editor at New York Magazine and a columnist for the magazine's Intelligencer section. His writing focuses on politics, with an emphasis on the intersection of policy and culture. Chait has been covering national politics for over two decades, with bylines in The Atlantic, The New Republic, and The Guardian. He is known for his incisive analysis and sharp commentary on contemporary issues. In addition to his work at New York Magazine, Chait is a frequent guest on television and radio programs, offering his insights on current events and political developments. He has also appeared as a panelist on various news shows, including CNN's

Biography:  https://nymag.com/author/jonathan-chait/

91%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • It’s Not Just an Age Problem. It’s a Trust Problem.
  • The Democrats turn out to be an organized political party, after all.
  • The most potent source of support for Donald Trump’s campaign, by far, is nostalgia for his first term.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article seems to lean towards the perspective of the affected students.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Biden’s abilities had declined since his election and Democrats were looking for an alternative
  • Kamala Harris’ political skills are being reassessed by the Democratic Party after a disappointing campaign in 2019 and lackluster performance as Vice-President
  • Republicans seized upon Democratic dysfunction, but they too were struggling to move on from Trump

Deceptions

86%

Examples:

  • Despite having chosen Powell for the position, Trump turned against him, as he did many of his appointees, because Powell did not treat Trump’s immediate political needs with sufficient attention.
  • The most potent source of support for Donald Trump’s campaign, by far, is nostalgia for his first term.

Recent Articles

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Vice President Harris Prepares for 2024 Presidential Race: Emphasizing Background Amid Trump's Felony Convictions and Ongoing Legal Cases

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 In the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will clash. Harris, a former prosecutor, positions her background against Trump's ongoing legal battles: found guilty of 34 felony charges for falsifying business records in May 2023 and facing three more cases - one for election interference in Georgia and another federal case regarding the Capitol attack.
Trump Allies Propose Plans to Give Former President Influence Over Federal Reserve: Implications and Concerns

Trump Allies Propose Plans to Give Former President Influence Over Federal Reserve: Implications and Concerns

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Former President Trump's allies propose giving him control over the Federal Reserve should he be re-elected, raising concerns about potential harm to US financial markets. Plans include ousting current chair Jerome Powell and requiring alignment with administration goals, despite the Fed being an independent agency.

Florida Directs Universities to Terminate Student Chapters Supporting Hamas

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Florida's Department of Education has directed state universities to terminate student chapters that support Hamas. The directive has been criticized as infringing on free speech rights, while supporters argue it is necessary to combat anti-Semitism and support Israel.