Joseph Stepansky,

Joseph Stepansky is a content feed reporter at Al Jazeera, focusing on live updates during major events such as political protests, wars, and international summits. His reporting often highlights the impact of conflicts on civilians and includes personal anecdotes to create an emotional connection with readers. He has covered topics such as the Bangladesh quota protests, Israel's war on Gaza, and US political campaigns. Stepansky has been criticized for his bias towards reporting the negative impact of conflicts on civilians, particularly in Gaza, and for using emotionally charged language and unverified numbers in his articles. He has also been accused of using sensationalism, selective reporting, and false claims to support his position.

Biography:  https://www.aljazeera.com/author/joseph_stepansky_170108112414933/

80%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear bias towards reporting the negative impact of conflicts on civilians, particularly in Gaza. They often highlight casualties and damage without providing equal attention to the other party involved in the conflict.
  • The author may have a personal or emotional connection to the topics they report on, as evidenced by their use of emotionally charged language and personal anecdotes.

Conflicts of Interest

83%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of reporting on topics that may be influenced by personal or financial conflicts of interest, such as political campaigns or organizations with specific agendas.
  • The author's reporting on Israel and Gaza often lacks context and evidence, which can lead to an imbalanced portrayal of the conflict.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • The author has been found to repeat contradictory information in multiple articles without acknowledging the discrepancies.
  • The author has been found to report unverified or exaggerated numbers in their articles, which can lead to confusion and misinformation.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author has been found to use emotional manipulation, sensationalism, and selective reporting in their articles.
  • The author has been found to use false claims and misleading titles in their articles.

Recent Articles

Bangladesh's Quota System Protests: Unfair Hiring Practices Ignite Nationwide University Student Demonstrations

Bangladesh's Quota System Protests: Unfair Hiring Practices Ignite Nationwide University Student Demonstrations

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Since July 2024, Bangladesh has seen intense protests led by university students over the government's quota system for civil servant hiring. The protests escalated on July 18 with at least 25 deaths and hundreds injured during clashes between students, police, and ruling party supporters. Students argue against the unfair advantage given to certain groups under this system, which has been in place since a High Court reinstatement in January. Despite promises of investigation into violence against protesters, critics accuse the government of heavy-handedness and bias towards maintaining order. The protests have intensified due to high unemployment rates and allegations of violence used to suppress dissent.
Israeli Military Uses U.S.-Made Bomb in Deadly Strike on Rafah, Gaza: Experts Identify Fragments and Call for Investigation

Israeli Military Uses U.S.-Made Bomb in Deadly Strike on Rafah, Gaza: Experts Identify Fragments and Call for Investigation

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Experts identified a U.S.-made GBU-39 bomb as the weapon used in a May 2024 Israeli strike on Rafah, Gaza, resulting in at least 45 deaths and injuries. The attack raised concerns from human rights organizations over use of American-supplied munitions amid ongoing conflict and displacement. Rafah's residents continue to suffer due to closure of healthcare facilities and lack of access to ambulances.
Israeli Airstrike Kills More Than 100 People in Central Gaza Refugee Camp

Israeli Airstrike Kills More Than 100 People in Central Gaza Refugee Camp

Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Israeli airstrike on central Gaza refugee camp results in death of more than 100 people Attack targets residential block in Deir al Balah, resulting in destruction of homes and loss of life Survivors search through debris with bare hands while those at Al-Aqsa Hospital mourn loved ones arriving in body bags Egyptian officials propose initial plan to end war, including cease-fire, release of hostages, and creation of Palestinian government of appointed experts Hamas rejects proposal and Israeli Prime Minister vows to continue war