Julie Bosman,

Julie Bosman is a Chicago bureau chief for The New York Times. She covers stories from around the Midwest, focusing on how national issues affect ordinary people. Her coverage area includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Prior to this role she has covered a range of beats for The Times including the publishing industry, media and advertising, the New York City public school system, homelessness and a presidential campaign. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bosman was part of the team documenting its effects on the country with a focus on stories that examined grief, loss and resilience. She is a native of Kenosha, Wis., and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-bosman

83%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Groups of men exchanged angry words and threats.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The headline states ‘2 Men Charged With Murder’ but the article later clarifies that only one of them has been charged with murder.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Mayor Brandon Johnson stresses that Chicago is different from the city during the chaotic 1968 convention.
  • One major demonstration occurred on Monday afternoon, with an estimated 3,000 people attending.
  • The largest protest during Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention drew about 800 people, far short of the 5,000 that protest leaders had hoped for.
  • The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by voters in the US state to disqualify Donald Trump from next year’s presidential primary.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is eligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in February.

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