Nikki McCann
Nikki McCann Ramirez is an award-winning journalist and Politics Reporter at Rolling Stone, where she covers breaking political news, far-right media, and misinformation. Prior to joining the team at Rolling Stone, Nikki was an Associate Research Director at the progressive watchdog Media Matters for America. Her work has also appeared in The Daily Beast, Salon and The Guardian US. She is a graduate of New York University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Sociology.
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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
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Examples:
- The author has a tendency to present conservative justices' interpretations of the law without explicitly endorsing them, but does seem to imply agreement with their positions.
- The author occasionally uses inflammatory language when describing actions taken by political opponents.
- There is an apparent effort to connect right-wing politicians and protesters with each other in a negative light.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- The author has a clear focus on exposing the actions and statements made by right-wing politicians and their supporters.
- There is an apparent effort to connect right-wing politicians and protesters with each other in a negative light.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Contradictions were found in the article where Trump claims credit for the termination of reproductive rights when his actions did not directly lead to such an outcome.
- In another article, contradictions arise when comparing statements made by Trump regarding his stance on exceptions for reproductive healthcare and his appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of restricting abortion rights.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- The author implies that Trump has a personal responsibility for ending abortion access when his actions were limited to appointing conservative Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of restricting abortion rights.
- The author uses misleading language when describing Trump's actions and statements related to reproductive rights.
Recent Articles
International Concerns Over Biden's Cognitive Decline: European Leaders Worry About His Ability to Serve Another Term
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024International leaders express concerns over President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and ability to serve another term, citing his struggles during the G7 summit and the US election debate against Donald Trump. European officials discuss the possibility of Biden stepping aside in favor of a stronger candidate. 
Wisconsin Attorney General Files Felony Charges Against Three for Fake Electors Scheme in 2020 Election
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed felony charges against three individuals, including a former Trump campaign official and a right-wing attorney, for submitting false elector certificates in an attempt to undermine the Electoral College votes for President Biden. The accused are part of a larger scheme to overturn legitimate election results in multiple states. 
Fauci Testifies Before Congress on Covid-19 Origins and Allegations of Cover-ups
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic regarding his role in handling Covid-19 pandemic allegations, including a potential lab leak from a Chinese laboratory. He denied any involvement in concealing information and urged valid concerns to be reported to the FBI. The hearing, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), addressed communication gaps between federal and local public health officials and emphasized the importance of improving relationships for future preparedness. Supreme Court Argues Over Trump's Immunity from Prosecution for Alleged Election Interference
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024The Supreme Court is debating whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The Justice Department argues against immunity, while Trump's lawyers claim absolute immunity. The trial could take months and impact the November presidential election timeline. Implications for future investigations of former presidents hang in the balance. 
Supreme Court Decision on Enron-Era Law Could Impact 350 January 6 Capitol Attack Cases and Former President Trump's Indictment
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024The Supreme Court is debating the use of an Enron-era law in prosecuting January 6 Capitol attack cases, which could impact hundreds of convictions and ongoing charges against former President Trump. 
South Dakota Governor Faces Legal Action for Endorsing Cosmetic Dentistry Firm without Compensation
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing legal action over her endorsement of Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm. The governor traveled to Houston for the procedure and filmed an advertisement without compensation. The company has donated to Republican candidates in the past. 
Trump's Town Hall: Exceptions for Abortion in Roe v. Wade
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024During a town hall event on Fox News, Trump acknowledged exceptions for the life of the mother, rape and incest in his stance on Roe v. Wade. Nevada GOP Leaders Indicted in 2020 Election Fraud Scheme
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Six Nevada Republicans, including the state party chair and vice chair, have been indicted on charges related to a scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The charges include offering a false instrument for filing and uttering a forged instrument, carrying potential penalties of between one and five years in prison and maximum fines of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. This is the third state, following Michigan and Georgia, where criminal charges have been brought against individuals for posing as false electors. Controversy Surrounds Blurring of Faces in January 6 Riot Footage
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023House Speaker Mike Johnson has promised to release over 44,000 hours of footage from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, but only 90 hours have been released so far. The delay in the release of the remaining footage has been attributed to the time-consuming process of blurring the faces of the individuals involved in the riot. Over 1,200 people have been charged in connection with the events of January 6, including 117 individuals accused of using a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury to a police officer. Former Obama Administration Official Arrested for Islamophobic Harassment of NYC Vendor
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023Stuart Seldowitz, a former national security adviser in the Obama administration, has been arrested and charged with harassment and stalking related to anti-Islamic statements made to a food cart vendor in Manhattan. The vendor, identified as Mohammed Hussein, was back at work with lines of customers showing support following the incident. The political lobbying firm Seldowitz had consulted with cut ties with him and offered to represent Hussein. Seldowitz apologized for his actions on a political website and confirmed his identity in the videos. The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.