Ellie Silverman

Ellie Silverman is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., where she covers protest movements, activism and local news. She has previously worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Seattle Times, McClatchy and the Hill among others. Silverman graduated from the University of Maryland and has also contributed to The Washington Post.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ellie-silverman/

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:

  • Accurately reporting on President Biden's support for Israel during a pro-Israel rally in D.C.
  • Highlighting the extreme views and actions of the defendants in a Charlottesville rally case
  • Reporting on hate groups and their beliefs without downplaying or misrepresenting them

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Court Orders White Nationalists to Pay $9.7 Million in Damages for Charlottesville Violence

Court Orders White Nationalists to Pay $9.7 Million in Damages for Charlottesville Violence

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 In 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia became the site of violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters over the removal of a Confederate statue. The Unite the Right rally resulted in one death and dozens of injuries. Four years later, a federal appeals court ordered several white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay $9.7 million in damages for their roles in the violence, including to plaintiffs who suffered physical harm and emotional distress.

March for Israel: Thousands to Rally in Washington D.C.

Broke On: Monday, 13 November 2023 The 'March for Israel' is organized by the Jewish Federations of North America in response to the October 7th attack by Hamas. More than 60,000 people are anticipated to attend the rally. The rally aims to show solidarity with Israel, combat rising antisemitism, and demand the release of hostages abducted by Hamas. The event will feature a diverse group of speakers, including the president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, U.S. lawmakers, and Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog. Anti-semitic incidents have increased by 316 % since the October 7 Hamas attack.