Patricia Mazzei
Patricia Mazzei is the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times, covering Florida and Puerto Rico. Her reporting often focuses on Florida's changing demographics and politics, including government policy, political shenanigans, criminal justice, and climate change. Before joining The Times in 2017, she worked for a decade at The Miami Herald as the political writer and reported internationally on several occasions from Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, the Dominican Republic. Mazzei graduated from the University of Miami and is bilingual in Spanish. She strives for accuracy, fairness, and empathy in her work and is committed to the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/patricia-mazzei
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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
84%
Examples:
- The author includes quotes from a conservative activist who has promoted anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools, which further reinforces religious bias.
- The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes the LGBTQ+ community by referring to them as 'LGBTQ+B' instead of using their preferred pronouns.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The article does not provide any evidence or sources for the claim that Manuel Rocha was recruited by Cuban intelligence agents in 1973.
- The title of the article suggests that there has been a change to the law when in fact it only clarifies its reach.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- The body of the article mentions a proposed constitutional amendment to limit government interference with abortion before viability, but does not provide any details or context about what such an amendment would entail.
- The title of the article is misleading as it implies that there will be discussion on allowing abortion before viability, but this topic is barely mentioned.
Recent Articles
Judge Strikes Down Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Individuals: A Victory for Equal Protection Rights
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Judge Robert L. Hinkle of the Federal District Court in Tallahassee struck down Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and certain adults on June 11, 2024. The ruling paved the way for medical professionals to provide transition care, invalidating parts of the law that imposed significant barriers. The decision was based on the fact that gender identity is real and widely accepted as a standard of care, and Florida cannot deny transgender individuals safe and effective medical treatment. 
Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban: A Significant Shift in Reproductive Rights for Thousands
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024Starting April 30, 2024, Florida's role as a major access point for abortions in the Southeast will end with the implementation of a six-week abortion ban. Previously lenient laws attracted thousands of out-of-state patients seeking services, but nearby states now offer fewer options. The ban follows Florida's 15-week law and has resulted in increased demand for abortions before it takes effect. Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban: A Significant Shift in Reproductive Rights for Thousands
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024Starting April 30, 2024, Florida's role as a major access point for abortions in the Southeast will end with the implementation of a six-week abortion ban. Previously lenient laws attracted thousands of out-of-state patients seeking services, but nearby states now offer fewer options. The ban follows Florida's 15-week law and has resulted in increased demand for abortions before it takes effect. 
Former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Conspiracy and Espionage
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024Former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiring with Cuba and failing to register as a foreign agent. He obtained classified information while working at the State Department, provided false information, traveled outside the U.S., met with Cuban intelligence operatives and made false statements on travel documents. 
Florida Supreme Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, Voters to Decide on Access to Services
Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the state constitution does not protect abortion rights and allowed a proposed amendment to enshrine those protections in the state constitution. The court also upheld a six-week ban on abortions with exceptions for rape, incest, and life of mother. This decision will allow voters to weigh in on whether they want access to abortion services or not. 
Florida Settlement Clarifies LGBTQ Rights in Classrooms
Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys reached a settlement that clarifies what is allowed in Florida classrooms following the passage of a law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. The settlement spells out that the law is neutral, meaning it applies to LGBTQ people as well as heterosexual people, and teachers who violate state policy can be suspended or have their teaching licenses revoked. 
Florida Supreme Court Considers Amendment 4 to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution
Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024The Florida Supreme Court is considering a proposed constitutional amendment, Amendment 4, that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. The measure aims to limit government interference with abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health. 
Christian Ziegler Removed as Chairman of Florida Republican Party Amid Sexual Assault Investigation
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024The Florida Republican Party removed Christian Ziegler as chairman amid a sexual assault investigation and elected Evan Power as his replacement. Snake Bites and Python Hunts: Florida Grapples with Reptile Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 10 November 2023Venomous snake bites have nearly doubled in South Florida this year, with 42 reported cases compared to an average of 27 in previous years. The most common venomous snake bite in South Florida is from the cottonmouth. Florida has organized six state-sponsored competitions to raise awareness and reward hunters who catch and humanely kill the most Burmese pythons. A 17-foot, 198-pound python was recently captured in Florida, making national headlines as the second-heaviest python ever caught in the state. Ohio Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution, Inspiring Similar Movements in Other States
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023Ohio has approved a measure to enshrine abortion rights in the State Constitution. The success of the campaign in Ohio has spurred similar movements in other states, including Florida.