Lauren Kaori

Lauren Kaori Gurley is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., where she covers labor issues for The Washington Post. She previously worked as a labor and tech reporter for Vice's Motherboard. Lauren holds a BA in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago and an MA in Journalism and Latin American Studies from New York University.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lauren-kaori-gurley/

68%

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 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

75%

Examples:

  • Some of the biases present in the articles include positive coverage of job growth and hiring numbers, as well as highlighting the strength of the U.S. labor market.
  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting on labor market data and trends.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no significant conflicts of interest reported in the articles.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author reports on job openings, hiring numbers, and unemployment rates with some inconsistencies.
  • There are minor contradictions in some of the articles regarding employment numbers and labor market growth.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some of the titles and statements in the articles are misleading or deceptive, but these instances are rare.
  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices such as misreporting unemployment rates and job growth numbers.

Recent Articles

UC Academic Workers Authorize Strike Over University's Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests

UC Academic Workers Authorize Strike Over University's Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protests

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 University of California academic workers, represented by United Auto Workers Local 4811, have voted to authorize a strike in response to the university system's handling of campus protests supporting Palestinians. The strike may disrupt operations across ten UC campuses and could impact the university's ability to deliver on promises to students, community, and the State of California. The union has issued demands including amnesty for arrested students and faculty, divestment from companies profiting from the war in Gaza, and researchers opting out from military funding or oppression of Palestinians.
US Economy Added 175,000 Jobs in April: Experts Weigh In on Implications for Interest Rates and Labor Market

US Economy Added 175,000 Jobs in April: Experts Weigh In on Implications for Interest Rates and Labor Market

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 The US economy added 175,000 jobs in April, marking a slowdown compared to previous months. Some experts view this as a welcome relief from recent stagflation fears and a potential sign of returning disinflation. However, others believe the Federal Reserve's hesitancy to cut interest rates remains due to labor market strength and inflation above target.
303,000 Jobs Added in March: US Economy Continues Steady Job Growth

303,000 Jobs Added in March: US Economy Continues Steady Job Growth

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 The US economy added 303,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, indicating steady job growth and a positive sign for the labor market. Healthcare was one of the sectors with significant job gains.
275,000 Jobs Added in February Despite Unemployment Rate Increase and Slower Wage Gains

275,000 Jobs Added in February Despite Unemployment Rate Increase and Slower Wage Gains

Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 The US economy added 275,000 jobs in February despite an increase in the unemployment rate and slower wage gains. Healthcare and government employment sectors saw significant job growth while labor force participation remained flat.

US Job Openings Fall to 2-1/2-Year Low as Labor Market Cools

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 US job openings fell to a 2-1/2-year low in October, indicating a cooling demand for labor. The number of job openings dropped by 617,000 to 8.733 million, the lowest level since March 2021. The decline in job openings was led by the health care and social assistance sector, with unfilled jobs dropping by 236,000. The state of the labor market is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve as it considers its interest rate policy. Hiring has slowed, but employers have added 239,000 jobs per month this year. The unemployment rate has remained below 4% for 21 consecutive months.