LZ Granderson

LZ Granderson is an accomplished journalist with experience across various media platforms. He currently serves as an Opinion columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a political contributor for ABC News. His career includes stints at ESPN, where he held various roles such as NBA editor and senior writer, and CNN, where he joined in 2009 as a political contributor and columnist. Granderson has received numerous accolades for his work, including Journalist of the Year by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Assn., GLAAD awards for his podcast, and over 1.7 million views on his TED Talk about LGBTQ equality. His writing focuses primarily on politics, sports, and culture.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/lz-granderson

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

95%

Examples:

  • The author expresses a positive view of Biden's decision to drop out of the race, calling it 'one of the most patriotic moments' in his career.
  • The author suggests that instead of a competitive primary process, there is now a scramble heading toward the convention, which could have been a celebration of Biden's leadership.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author's role as a political contributor for ABC News and CNN is not mentioned in the article.

Recent Articles

Biden's Selfless Decision: A Legacy of Progress and Patriotism

Biden's Selfless Decision: A Legacy of Progress and Patriotism

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 President Joe Biden's selfless decision not to seek reelection marks the end of his tenure, leaving an indelible impact on American history. During his presidency, he led the nation through significant challenges and accomplishments, including concluding the COVID-19 pandemic and record-low unemployment rates. Biden made historic commitments to clean energy and appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. His decision sets an example for future leaders by prioritizing the greater good over personal ambition.