Lauren Aratani

Lauren Aratani is a journalist who covers politics and wealth inequality. She has reported on the efforts of lawmakers and activists to increase taxes on the wealthy in several US states, including New York. Her work often focuses on the impact of tax policies on working families and the role of wealthy individuals in society. Aratani has also covered issues related to corporate influence in politics and government.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/19/new-york-taxes-super-wealthy-protest-towers-of-power

79%

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 tendency to include personal opinions and judgments in their reporting.
  • There are instances of the author using loaded language to describe certain subjects.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has financial ties to the subject matter in one of their articles.
  • There are potential religious conflicts of interest present in one article.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Elon Musk has been friendly with the president while in another they mention Musk's tweet criticizing America.
  • The author reports contradictory statements made by different sources in a single article.

Deceptions

64%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author presents misleading information without providing sources or evidence.
  • The author uses sensationalist language to draw attention to a particular subject.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Tax Provision: Section 965 and Its Implications on Individual Rights and Tax System Integrity

Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Tax Provision: Section 965 and Its Implications on Individual Rights and Tax System Integrity

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 The Supreme Court upheld Section 965 of the 2017 tax package, imposing a one-time tax on offshore earnings. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as maintaining fiscal responsibility and others as an attack on property rights. The provision, part of larger corporate tax cuts, raised questions about Congress' powers and potential implications for wealth taxes and income inequality.
Former President Trump and Elon Musk: A New Political Alliance?

Former President Trump and Elon Musk: A New Political Alliance?

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 March 2023 Former President Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk have been holding regular calls since March 2023, discussing policy topics like immigration and the US Space Force. Musk could advise Trump in a potential White House role if he's re-elected, despite past differences and no formal commitment from Musk to support any campaign.
Adam Neumann Tries to Buy Back WeWork Amidst Lack of Engagement from Advisers

Adam Neumann Tries to Buy Back WeWork Amidst Lack of Engagement from Advisers

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is trying to buy back his former company with the help of Flow Global Holdings and well-known capital sources including Dan Loeb's Third Point hedge fund. Despite months of talks, Neumann expressed dismay with WeWork advisers for their lack of engagement in providing information about the deal.