Michael Sainato

Michael Sainato is an American journalist who covers environmental and business news. He has reported on topics such as water accessibility in the southwest United States, labor disputes in the airline industry, and unionization efforts at major companies like Volkswagen. His work often highlights conflicts and contradictions within these topics while maintaining a focus on their impact on communities.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/michael-sainato/2023/dec/10/all

93%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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 expresses a slight bias towards highlighting conflicts and contradictions in the articles provided.
  • The author occasionally uses language that dehumanizes flight attendants and demonizes airline companies.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no direct conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

94%

Examples:

  • Some numbers provided in the articles such as votes for unionization have contradictory formatting.
  • There are minor discrepancies in the details of temperature records and locations for certain events.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices such as not clarifying the source of information and presenting opinions as facts.

Recent Articles

Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien Defies Tradition, Criticizes Corporate Greed at Republican National Convention

Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien Defies Tradition, Criticizes Corporate Greed at Republican National Convention

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien defied party lines and spoke at the Republican National Convention, praising Donald Trump for inviting him and criticizing corporate greed while advocating for long-term investment in American workers.
Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Las Vegas Hits 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, Midwest and Southeast Also Affected

Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Las Vegas Hits 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, Midwest and Southeast Also Affected

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 A historic heatwave sets new temperature records across the United States, with Las Vegas reaching an all-time high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit and other cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix also experiencing record-breaking temperatures. The extreme heat has forced officials to take measures to protect public health and safety, while raising concerns about its causes and implications for vulnerable populations.
NASA Faces First Legal Claim for Space Debris Damages: Family Seeks Compensation after Home is Hit by Intact ISS Cargo Pallet

NASA Faces First Legal Claim for Space Debris Damages: Family Seeks Compensation after Home is Hit by Intact ISS Cargo Pallet

Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 In March 2024, the Otero family of Naples, Florida filed the first legal claim against NASA for damages caused by space debris that fell through their roof. The incident involved a section of a cargo pallet carrying used batteries from the International Space Station that remained intact upon reentry and caused significant property damage. No injuries were reported, but the family seeks compensation for emotional distress, property damages, business interruptions, and assistance from third parties. NASA has six months to respond under the Federal Torts Claim Act; failure to do so could set a precedent for future space debris incidents.
Ugly but Victorious: Wild Thang, the Eight-Year-Old Pekingese with a Past, Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Ugly but Victorious: Wild Thang, the Eight-Year-Old Pekingese with a Past, Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Wild Thang, an eight-year-old pekingese with a history of canine distemper, wins the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. The competition features dogs from shelters who have been adopted. Wild Thang's owner receives $5,000 and an appearance on NBC's Today show. A 14-year-old pug named Rome is the runner-up, and a rescued mixed-breed dog named Daisy Mae takes third place.
Atlanta in Crisis: Two Major Water Main Breaks Disrupt City, Declare Emergency

Atlanta in Crisis: Two Major Water Main Breaks Disrupt City, Declare Emergency

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Two major water main breaks in Atlanta on May 31, 2024, caused disruptions and a state of emergency. Affecting numerous businesses and hospitals, including Megan Thee Stallion's concerts at State Farm Arena and Grady Hospital. Officials suspect corroded pipes as the cause but no timeline for restoration is given. Boil water advisory issued due to potential contamination.
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee Mark Historic Victory by Joining UAW Union

Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee Mark Historic Victory by Joining UAW Union

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in a historic victory for labor unions in the American South. This marks the first non-union auto plant in a Southern state to do so. The UAW plans to focus on organizing other Southern plants, with a vote taking place at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama mid-May.
Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Make History with First Southern Auto Factory Unionization since the 1940s

Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Make History with First Southern Auto Factory Unionization since the 1940s

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Historic union victory: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to join the UAW on April 19, 2024 - the first Southern auto factory to do so since the 1940s. Overwhelming support from nearly three quarters of eligible workers led to a win despite opposition. The UAW's success could pave the way for unionization at other southern auto manufacturers like Hyundai and Toyota.
Flight Attendants Protest at Major Airports Across the US on Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action

Flight Attendants Protest at Major Airports Across the US on Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 Flight attendants are protesting at major airports across the US on Tuesday as part of a global action. Over two-thirds of flight attendants in the US are currently negotiating new contracts with several airlines including United, Southwest and Alaska.

Starbucks Workers United Leads Largest Strike on Red Cup Day

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023
    Starbucks workers across the US have initiated the 'largest strike ever' on Red Cup Day. The union, Starbucks Workers United, is demanding the company address issues such as understaffing and scheduling. Starbucks workers in New York City have filed 32 additional complaints alleging that the company violated the city's labor laws. Despite the strike, Starbucks expects customers to participate in the Red Cup Day giveaway as planned.