Jill Cowan

Jill Cowan is a reporter for The New York Times based in Los Angeles, where she covers major stories in Southern California and throughout the state. She focuses on illuminating the complex forces shaping life in California, from climate change to politics to economic inequality. Prior to joining The Times, Cowan worked for various news outlets across California, including The Los Angeles Times and The Bakersfield Californian. She has also covered the changing economy and demographics of Texas for The Dallas Morning News and investigated sexual harassment at the Tennessee statehouse for The Tennessean in Nashville. Cowan was born in Los Angeles, grew up mostly in Orange County, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She can be reached at jill.cowan@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jill-cowan

81%

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 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:

  • Implication that Nancy Pelosi endorsed Adam Schiff when in fact she did not endorse any candidate for Senate.
  • Selective reporting by only mentioning Steve Garvey's victory over Katie Porter while ignoring other candidates who also ran in the primary election.
  • Use of sensationalist language to create a sense of urgency and danger that may not be entirely accurate or necessary.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Recall effort led by Jeff Pack's One Temecula Valley PAC due to perceived partisan political warfare and culture wars interference.
  • Superintendent was abruptly fired in March with parents notified rule passed shortly after.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • California has become the first state to prohibit school policies requiring employee notification of students' sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression without their consent.
  • California is the first state to ban parental notification.
  • The legislation effectively overrides policies from several school boards that required teachers and staff to alert parents if a child appeared to be transgender or gender-nonconforming.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author states that Katie Porter's campaign was a failure despite her having built a following and being popular among suburban progressives. This is an example of sensationalism as it exaggerates the outcome of the election.
  • The use of sensationalist language creates a sense of urgency and danger that may not be entirely accurate or necessary.

Recent Articles

California Becomes First State to Ban Schools from Revealing Student Gender Identity Without Consent

California Becomes First State to Ban Schools from Revealing Student Gender Identity Without Consent

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed historic legislation in July 2024, making California the first state to prohibit schools from disclosing students' gender identity or pronouns without consent, aiming to protect transgender and nonbinary students' privacy. The law sets a precedent amidst rising concerns over conservative-led policies requiring such disclosures and potential consequences for outed students. Supporters argue for constitutional privacy rights, while opponents claim parents have a right to know. The law faces opposition from conservative organizations and individuals like Elon Musk.
Temecula School Board President Recalled Amidst Controversy Over Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Policies

Temecula School Board President Recalled Amidst Controversy Over Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ Policies

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Temecula Valley school board president Joseph Komrosky was recalled after months of controversy over policies banning critical race theory and LGBTQ+ rights. The close election, which received 51.09% of votes, followed accusations of censorship, defiance of state education code, and high legal fees. Despite the loss, Komrosky plans to run for re-election in 2024.
UCLA Faculty Divided Over Vote of No Confidence and Censure Against Chancellor Block Amid Protests

UCLA Faculty Divided Over Vote of No Confidence and Censure Against Chancellor Block Amid Protests

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 UCLA Chancellor Gene Block faced calls for action following clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counterprotestors on campus, leading to votes of no confidence and censure in the Academic Senate. Despite these resolutions failing to gain majority support, faculty members expressed their concerns over Chancellor Block's handling of the situation before his retirement this summer.
Adam Schiff vs Steve Garvey: A Battle for California's Senate Seat

Adam Schiff vs Steve Garvey: A Battle for California's Senate Seat

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 California's Senate race is heating up as Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey advance to the general election. While Schiff focuses on his role as a Trump antagonist, Garvey tries to straddle the line between supporting Trump and distancing himself from him.
California Hit with Heavy Rain and Flooding from Two Atmospheric Rivers

California Hit with Heavy Rain and Flooding from Two Atmospheric Rivers

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 California is currently experiencing heavy rain and flooding due to two atmospheric rivers hitting the West Coast. The first storm, known as the Pineapple Express, caused mountain snow, gusty winds and rockslides in northern California on Wednesday. Another storm is expected over the weekend with potential for even stronger impacts than this one, including flash flooding and landslides in Santa Barbara County.