Cuneyt Dil

Cuneyt Dil is a co-author of the daily Axios D.C. local newsletter. He reports a weekly column on local politics and power called Town Talker. emailcuneyt.dil@axios.com

98%

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

100%

Examples:

  • The author shows a clear bias in favor of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the owner of Capital One Arena. He presents their plans for Alexandria as positive developments without mentioning the opposition from Virginia's legislature or the negative impact on D.C.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest by being affiliated with Axios D.C., a news outlet that covers local politics and power.
  • The author may have personal or professional ties to Monumental Sports and Entertainment that influence his reporting on their plans for Alexandria.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that white supremacists celebrated his reference to a racist and antisemitic conspiracy theory without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
  • The author fails to explain why the previous proposal from Virginia was stalled due to political reasons, which is relevant information for understanding the situation.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive by omitting important information that would provide a more balanced perspective on the issue of Capital One Arena staying in D.C.
  • The author uses quotes from Ted Leonsis and Muriel Bowser without disclosing their affiliation with Monumental Sports and Entertainment.

Recent Articles

Washington Wizards and Capitals to Remain at Capital One Arena Through 2050 under New Deal with City

Washington Wizards and Capitals to Remain at Capital One Arena Through 2050 under New Deal with City

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 The Washington Wizards and Capitals will remain at Capital One Arena through 2050 under a new deal with the city. The $515 million arena project includes improvements to seating, public safety measures, and development of the surrounding area.

Washington Post Journalists Stage 24-Hour Strike Amid Contract Negotiations and Layoff Threats

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 The strike is the first general work stoppage at The Washington Post since 1975-76. The strike involves approximately 750 staff members and is one of the largest labor strikes in Washington D.C. in recent years. The Post Guild, the union representing the employees, has expressed concerns about pay equity, raises, and remote work policies.