Alan Blinder,

Alan Blinder is a national correspondent for The New York Times, specializing in education in America. He has worked for The Times since 2013 and previously covered the American South, golf, and college sports. His background also includes reporting from over 35 states, as well as Asia and Europe. Blinder is committed to upholding journalistic ethics but has been found to have conflicts of interest due to his past coverage of college sports and potential ties to education advocacy groups or political candidates. He currently focuses on education politics, the effects of the pandemic on schools, and debates about pedagogy and admissions practices. Blinder is also interested in how athletic programs shape schools and perceptions about them.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/alan-blinder

92%

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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

96%

Examples:

  • The biases found in Alan Blinder's reporting include suggesting a connection between Harvard's goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the appointment of Dr. Gay based on Bill Ackman's claims.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest identified in Blinder's reporting include his previous coverage of college sports and potential ties to education advocacy groups or political candidates.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in Blinder's articles include conflicting information about the size and containment status of wildfires in California and Oregon, as well as the characterization of David Banks debunking claims during an antisemitism hearing.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in Blinder's articles include the lack of transparency around sources and information, potentially misleading readers about certain topics.

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