Moira Donegan

Moira Donegan is a Guardian US columnist who focuses on political commentary and analysis. She has a background in journalism and has written extensively about US politics, particularly regarding social justice issues, reproductive rights, and the impact of conservative policies on marginalized communities. Donegan's work often highlights contradictions and conflicts of interest within the political system while providing insightful commentary on current events.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/moira-donegan

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author consistently presents a progressive perspective in their articles, often highlighting the negative consequences of conservative policies and actions.
  • The author demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice issues, particularly regarding reproductive rights.
  • The author frequently calls out misinformation and false claims made by right-wing politicians and media.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author highlights how some politicians have personal or financial conflicts of interest that may impact their decision-making.
  • The author often discusses conflicts of interest in politics, particularly regarding the influence of money and special interests on policy decisions.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author points out contradictions in the anti-abortion laws and how they conflict with medical advice and risk assessments.
  • The author highlights how conservative politicians have made contradictory statements regarding abortion rights and women's health.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The author demonstrates how some politicians use inflammatory language and dog-whistle politics to appeal to certain voter groups.
  • The author exposes deceptive practices used by politicians and media outlets, such as misleading claims, false narratives, and selective information sharing.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Skepticism Towards Idaho's Abortion Ban and EMTALA Conflict: Implications for Women's Emergency Healthcare

Supreme Court Skepticism Towards Idaho's Abortion Ban and EMTALA Conflict: Implications for Women's Emergency Healthcare

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 The Supreme Court is set to rule on Idaho's strict abortion ban and its conflict with federal emergency care laws, specifically the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). The Biden administration has sued Idaho over this issue, arguing that EMTALA requires federally funded hospitals to provide stabilizing care for emergency abortions. The case could have significant implications for women's access to emergency healthcare and the interpretation of federal laws in relation to state laws.
Nikki Haley Finishes Second in New Hampshire Republican Primary to Donald Trump

Nikki Haley Finishes Second in New Hampshire Republican Primary to Donald Trump

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Nikki Haley lost the New Hampshire primary election to Donald Trump by a wide margin. The 2024 Republican primary cycle was considered anticlimactic due to Trump's dominance over his opponents, with only two serious contenders in the race: Haley and Ron DeSantis of Florida. Despite finishing second, Haley tried to frame her loss as a victory by saying that she had gotten out there and said what she had to say while Trump threw a temper tantrum.
Claudine Gay's Resignation from Harvard University: A Look Back

Claudine Gay's Resignation from Harvard University: A Look Back

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Claudine Gay was the first Black president of Harvard University in its 387-year history. Her appointment came at a time when America was debating how to balance racial diversity and academic merit, frame history lessons about slavery and racism, and address the needs of Black and poor students. The Supreme Court banned race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities around the same time she took over as president.