Julian Zelizer

Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and a New America fellow. He is the author or editor of numerous books on U.S. political leaders, policies, and institutions since the New Deal era. His work focuses on recent presidential administrations, including Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush, as well as the battle for the Great Society under Lyndon Johnson.

85%

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

78%

Examples:

  • Accusations of institutional decline and loss of public trust in the Supreme Court.
  • Negative portrayal of Trump's claims to presidential immunity.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No specific conflicts of interest mentioned, but an implication that there may be issues related to Chief Justice John Roberts' commitment to the integrity of the Supreme Court.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The discovery about the court's handling of cases comes at a time when it is making a decision on Trump's sweeping immunity claims.
  • The revelations about the Supreme Court are seen as a step backwards in revitalizing its standing with the electorate.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the recent controversies surrounding the Supreme Court are more severe than past instances.
  • The mention of a poll regarding public disapproval of the court's actions without providing full context.

Recent Articles

Flags at Justice Alito's Houses: Controversial Symbols and Ethical Concerns Surround the Supreme Court

Flags at Justice Alito's Houses: Controversial Symbols and Ethical Concerns Surround the Supreme Court

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Political controversy erupts over flags at Justice Alito's homes, igniting calls for ethics reform and recusal from Trump-related cases at the Supreme Court. An upside-down American flag and 'Appeal to Heaven' flag have been reportedly flown outside his Virginia and New Jersey residences, respectively. The Appeal to Heaven flag, historically symbolizing resistance to British colonization, has recently been adopted by some political movements. Democrats propose legislation for a binding code of conduct and urge Alito's recusal from cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack and former President Trump.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Controversial Stance on 2024 Election Certification

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to acknowledge the results of the 2024 presidential election. Johnson's stance has sparked controversy and caused a rift within the Republican party. The controversy has led to a broader discussion about the role of the House Speaker in the U.S. political system.