Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is an independent news organization that provides daily radio and television programs covering domestic and international news. Founded in 1996 by Amy Goodman and Pacifica Radio, Democracy Now! has a team of experienced journalists who report on a wide range of topics, with a focus on social justice issues. The organization's reporting is known for its progressive perspective and criticism of corporate media bias. Democracy Now!'s staff includes Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Sam Alcoff, Brendan Allen, Tey-Marie Astudillo, Mike Burke, Julie Crosby, Ishmael N. Daro, Erin Dooley, Hana Elias, Simin Farkhondeh (who also co-directed the Deep Dish TV Series), Renée Feltz (who has reported for The New York Times and PBS Wide Angle), Emily Gosselin, Deena Guzder (author of Divine Rebels), John Hamilton, Iván Hincapié, Clara Ibarra, Angie Karran, Robby Karran, Kristine Mar (who previously worked at the American Civil Liberties Union), Narmeen Maria (who previously spent several years at South Asian Youth Action!), Hany Massoud (Emmy award-winning journalist and co-founder of Justice By the Pen), Igor Moreno Unanua, Denis Moynihan, Charina Nadura, Diana Parra, Isis Phillips (Finance Manager at Democracy Now! and photographer), Jon Randolph (who has produced and directed corporate video content as well as fundraising videos for non-profit organizations), Messiah Rhodes (independent video journalist, producer, cameraman, and editor who has brought his talents to BET, VICE Media, Democracy Now! and the NYC Department of Homeless Services), Nermeen Shaikh (producer and co-host of Democracy Now! with an M.Phil. from Cambridge University), Neil Shibata (associate editor of Tokyo-based music magazine Beikoku-Ongaku), María Inés Taracena (award-winning journalist from Guatemala who has written about immigration, the U.S.-Mexico border and local politics), and Tami Woronoff (News Producer at Democracy Now! with years of experience in production, visual effects, as a film festival programmer, and a documentary producer).
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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
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- Democracy Now! reports often contain biased language and perspectives, particularly against Israel and in favor of left-wing political figures and movements.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Democracy Now! and its staff have numerous conflicts of interest due to their political affiliations and relationships with various organizations and individuals.
Contradictions
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- In some articles, Democracy Now! has reported contradictory information about the same event or issue.
Deceptions
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- Democracy Now! has been deceptive in its reporting by omitting important context, misrepresenting facts, and presenting biased information as objective news.
Recent Articles
Polio Traces in Gaza Sewage: WHO Warns of Potential Outbreak Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024The World Health Organization (WHO) has detected poliovirus traces in Gaza Strip sewage samples amidst ongoing conflict, raising concerns about a potential outbreak. Polio, a highly infectious disease that primarily affects young children and can lead to paralysis or death, is primarily spread through contaminated water or poor sanitation. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have begun vaccinating soldiers against polio but the risk of further spread remains high due to disrupted immunization programs in Gaza and limited access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. 
Thousands of Tonnes of Aid Stalled at Gaza Border: UN Accuses Israel of Engaging in Starvation Campaign
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Thousands of tonnes of food and medicine are blocked from entering Gaza, leading to a severe aid shortage and accusations of intentional starvation by UN experts. The situation has resulted in the deaths of 34 Palestinians, including children, due to malnutrition. Israeli military operations and obstacles hinder timely aid distribution. 
Israeli Evacuation Orders Displace Over 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza Strip
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Over a quarter of a million Palestinians in Khan Younis have been ordered to evacuate once again due to fresh Israeli army orders, potentially displacing an additional quarter of a million people. This comes after Israel's April assault on the city that devastated it and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. The UN warns of the humanitarian crisis as further battles loom, with at least a dozen fatalities reported in recent Israeli airstrikes. 
Democratic Concerns Over Biden's Debate Performance: Calls for Withdrawal and Uncertain Succession Plans
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Democratic concerns over President Joe Biden's debate performance and acuity have led some lawmakers to call for his withdrawal from the race, but historical precedent and party rules make a change difficult. With the upcoming election against Donald Trump looming, Democrats fear the consequences of a second Trump presidency. 
Europe's Far-Right Parties Make Gains in 2024 Parliamentary Elections: A Shift Towards Nationalism and Euroskepticism
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024In the 2024 European Parliament elections, far-right parties gained significant ground in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. Notable gains were made by Marine Le Pen's National Rally party in France and Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party in Italy. The impact on EU policies remains uncertain. 
President Biden Announces $7.4 Billion in Federal Student Loan Relief for 277,000 Borrowers
Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024President Biden has announced $7.4 billion in federal student loan relief for 277,000 borrowers through regulatory updates to existing programs, with the majority of benefits going to those enrolled in SAVE. 
Indonesia's Presidential Election: A Vibrant Democracy and Economy at Stake
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024Indonesia holds its presidential election on Wednesday with more than 200 million eligible voters. The country has made impressive gains since the fall of Suharto's authoritarian regime in 1998 and is now one of Asia's most vibrant democracies and economies. Outgoing President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, dominates Indonesian politics but is constitutionally barred from seeking a consecutive third term. The three main candidates are Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan. Investigations Confirm Israeli Tank Shell Killed Reuters Journalist
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Reuters journalist, Issam Abdallah, was killed by an Israeli tank shell in Lebanon. Six other journalists were injured in the incident. The weapon used was identified as a 120mm shell, typically used by the Israeli military on its Merkava tanks. The death toll of journalists and media workers in the ongoing conflict has reached at least 63.