Dave Philipps,

Dave Philipps is a reporter for The New York Times who covers war, the military and veterans. He has won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work exposing the unintended consequences of U.S. wars abroad.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/dave-philipps

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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:

  • The author implies that the military is a level playing field for young black women without providing any evidence or context.
  • The author uses the phrase 'life ladder' to suggest that joining the military is an upward mobility opportunity for these women, which could be seen as patronizing or dismissive of their other options and aspirations.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has won two Pulitzer Prizes for his reporting on the military, which could create a potential conflict of interest or bias in his coverage.
  • The author's latest book is about a Navy SEAL platoon that accused its commander of war crimes, which could suggest a pro-veteran or anti-military stance.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not address any potential conflicts of interest or biases that may influence his reporting on the military and veterans.
  • The author presents two specific examples of young black women in the military without providing any broader context or statistics on their representation, experiences, or challenges.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or biases that may influence his reporting on the military and veterans.
  • The author does not provide any information about his background, sources, methods, or criteria for selecting the articles he writes.

Recent Articles

US Blames Iran-Backed Militants for Drone Strike that Killed Three American Service Members in Jordan

US Blames Iran-Backed Militants for Drone Strike that Killed Three American Service Members in Jordan

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The US has officially blamed Iran-backed militants for the drone strike that killed three American service members in Jordan. Kataib Hezbollah, an umbrella group of militias operating in Iraq and Syria, is believed to be responsible for the attack. The incident marks a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and the US.

U.S. Military Continues Training with Weapons Posing Brain Injury Risk

Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 U.S. troops continue to train with weapons known to pose a risk of brain injury. The Pentagon's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is designed to set safety limits and track troops' exposure to blast waves. Special Operations Command is in the 'final development stage' of its blast gauge program.

Unseen Wounds: The Mental Health Impact of Artillery Warfare on U.S. Troops

Broke On: Sunday, 05 November 2023 A secret U.S. offensive against the Islamic State in 2016 and 2017 involved a minimal number of American troops using relentless artillery fire. Many troops returned home with severe mental health issues, including nightmares, panic attacks, depression, and hallucinations. Despite the severity of these issues, the military did not appear to take the threat seriously, treating many troops for routine psychiatric disorders or dismissing them for misconduct.