Sam Levine

Sam Levine is a journalist at The Guardian, focusing on US politics and current events. He has covered various topics including the Supreme Court cases, election fraud, and political scandals. Levine's reporting often highlights issues related to civil rights, voting rights, and the impact of money in politics. His articles often feature unique insights into the inner workings of government institutions and provide a clear understanding of complex legal issues for readers.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/sam-levine

78%

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:
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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

80%

Examples:

  • The article portrays Mason's case as an example of egregious punishment for a voting mistake when it was actually a technicality and she had no intention of committing fraud.
  • The article uses language that dehumanizes the legal system by portraying them as a political ploy to attack minority voting rights.
  • The author uses language such as 'a thinly veiled effort to intimidate Black voters' which is biased towards Crystal Mason and her acquittal.
  • The author uses language such as 'poorly designed' which is biased towards the poll worker who assisted her with filling out the provisional ballot.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Crow was affiliated with Club for Growth, which has lobbied the court with amicus briefs while Thomas has sat on it.
  • Thomas sold his mother’s home in Savannah, Georgia, to Crow (Thomas disclosed the transaction last year after the report).

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Justice Clarence Thomas received two gifted trips from major GOP donor Harlan Crow in 2019 - one to Bali and one to a private club possibly alluding to Bohemian Grove.
  • The article states that South Carolina Republicans will be able to use their discriminatory map for the 2024 election, which may not be true depending on how long it takes for the Supreme Court to make its decision.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author states 'A federal court will allow South Carolina Republicans to use their congressional map for the 2024 election,' but this is not entirely accurate as the US Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling.
  • Thomas faced pressure to recuse himself on cases involving the January 6 attempt to reverse the 2020 election result over his wife’s ties to the right, but he has refused so far.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Justices' Financial Disclosures: Jackson's Beyoncé Tickets and Thomas' Trips to Bali and Bohemian Grove

Supreme Court Justices' Financial Disclosures: Jackson's Beyoncé Tickets and Thomas' Trips to Bali and Bohemian Grove

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Supreme Court Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas made headlines for disclosing financial information, including Jackson's receipt of Beyoncé tickets and a six-figure book deal, and Thomas' trips gifted by major GOP donor Harlan Crow. Critics argue these reports lack transparency, allowing potential conflicts of interest. Previous justices have also reported income from book deals. The controversy emphasizes the importance of government transparency and accountability.
Texas Appeals Court Acquits Crystal Mason of Illegal Voting Charges

Texas Appeals Court Acquits Crystal Mason of Illegal Voting Charges

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 In 2016, Crystal Mason attempted to cast a provisional ballot in the presidential election while on supervised release for a federal conspiracy charge. She was found guilty of illegal voting and sentenced to five years in prison. However, after an appeal by her legal team, the Texas appeals court reversed its earlier opinion that had upheld Mason's conviction and acquitted her of the charges.
South Carolina Republicans Can Use Controversial Congressional Map for 2024 Election, Despite Discrimination Findings

South Carolina Republicans Can Use Controversial Congressional Map for 2024 Election, Despite Discrimination Findings

Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024 South Carolina Republicans can use their congressional map for the 2024 election, despite an earlier finding that it discriminates against Black voters. The Supreme Court heard the case Alexander v. South Carolina Conference of the NAACP in October, which tests the legal limits of partisan gerrymander when it intersects with race.
Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Subpoenaed to Testify in Georgia Election Interference Case Hearing on February 15th

Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Subpoenaed to Testify in Georgia Election Interference Case Hearing on February 15th

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Fani Willis and special prosecutor Wade have been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing on February 15th in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Michael Roman's representative, Ashleigh Merchant, has accused them of profiting significantly from their work on the case by allowing Wade to pay for vacations across the world with her that were unrelated to their work.