Alice Herman

Alice Herman is a politics and democracy reporter for Guardian US based in the midwest. She has been covering politics and democracy for several years, with a focus on the Midwest region of the United States. Her reporting often explores issues related to voting rights, election integrity, and the impact of political policies on everyday people. Alice has developed a reputation for her in-depth analysis and ability to uncover hidden connections within complex stories. In addition to her reporting, she is also an active participant in discussions about journalism and its role in democracy. She frequently speaks at events and conferences about the importance of accurate, fair reporting and the challenges facing journalists today.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/alice-herman?page=5

61%

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 frequently uses language that implies dishonesty or ulterior motives on the part of Republicans, such as in describing a line in a bill as both contradictory and deceptive.
  • The author has a tendency to present information in a way that portrays Republicans and their actions negatively.
  • There is an inclination to highlight the negative consequences of Republican policies and actions, often without providing equal time for counterarguments or positive aspects.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the author does not appear to have any personal or financial conflicts of interest that would significantly impact their reporting.
  • There is a moderate likelihood of conflicts of interest in some instances, such as when the author covers stories involving powerful Democrats who may have political motivations.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author frequently points out contradictions within Republican policies or actions.
  • The author often uses contradictions to undermine the credibility of Republicans and their arguments.
  • There are multiple instances where the author highlights discrepancies between what Republicans have said and done.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are relatively rare and not a significant part of the author's overall reporting.
  • There are occasional instances where the author may misrepresent facts or use loaded language to make Republicans appear worse than they are.

Recent Articles

Three Potential Running Mates for Kamala Harris in the 2024 Democratic Primary Elections

Three Potential Running Mates for Kamala Harris in the 2024 Democratic Primary Elections

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 In the Democratic primary elections, potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris include Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky known for defeating Republican candidates and focusing on everyday concerns; Roy Cooper, North Carolina Governor with a long record in education and abortion rights; and Mark Kelly, Arizona Senator and former astronaut who leverages his space career to appeal to moderates. Harris has received endorsements from 1276 delegates but no official announcement has been made.
Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien Defies Tradition, Criticizes Corporate Greed at Republican National Convention

Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien Defies Tradition, Criticizes Corporate Greed at Republican National Convention

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien defied party lines and spoke at the Republican National Convention, praising Donald Trump for inviting him and criticizing corporate greed while advocating for long-term investment in American workers.
Supreme Court Delays Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case: What It Means for His Legal Battles

Supreme Court Delays Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case: What It Means for His Legal Battles

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case has been delayed until September due to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The delay could impact ongoing investigations and indictments against Trump, including those related to classified documents and election interference.
Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 A lawyer who helped a Trump ally sue Dominion Voting Systems was arrested for breaching voting machines and violating confidentiality orders. She faces charges in Michigan while representing Patrick Byrne, who claimed the company rigged the 2020 election for Biden.
Wisconsin Governor Signs New Legislative District Maps into Law, Marking a Major Victory for Democrats

Wisconsin Governor Signs New Legislative District Maps into Law, Marking a Major Victory for Democrats

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on February 19th, 2024. The almost even split between Democratic-leaning and Republican-leaning districts marks a significant victory for Democrats in Wisconsin as they have long sought to overturn the previous gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans control of both chambers of their legislature since 2011. The new maps are designed to reduce partisan bias baked into current maps and give Democrats a chance at winning control of the state in future elections.