Drew Harwell

Drew Harwell is a technology reporter based in Washington, D.C. He covers technology for The Washington Post and is a member of an international reporting team that won a George Polk Award in 2021. He joined The Post in 2014 and has reported on topics such as TikTok's legal battles with the U.S. government, Trump campaign's use of TikTok, Truth Social's merger deal, and Taylor Swift's tracking by a student. His work has been recognized by Latest from Drew Harwell, which includes articles on various technology topics such as TikTok bans, tech billionaires influencing policy, and legal battles involving Truth Social.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/drew-harwell/

70%

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 article contains examples of political bias.
  • The author uses language that portrays Trump and his allies in a positive light while demonizing those who oppose them.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who disagree with Trump’s views on free speech.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes stating that “the company aimed “to accelerate our work to build a free speech highway outside the stifling hold of Big Tech.”' but fails to mention any evidence or successes in this regard.
  • The article states that “the windfall is “paper wealth” with the emphasis on ‘paper,’' but fails to provide any context or explanation of what this means.
  • The article states that “truth Social is “a money-losing company that generates less than $5 million per year,” but fails to mention any efforts being made by the company to improve its financial performance.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In December 2021, the accounts were cited in an analysis that estimated that Swift was the ‗biggest celebrity [carbon dioxide] polluter of the year‗. However, this is not entirely accurate as it does not take into account other factors such as how much carbon emissions are caused by her jet flights.
  • The article states that Sweeney’s accounts have often been used to name and shame their most famous passengers. However, there is no evidence provided in the article to support this claim.
  • The title of the article implies that Taylor Swift has threatened legal action against a student who tracks her jet. However, upon reading further it becomes clear that this is not entirely accurate as there are no specific details about what actions were taken by Swift’s attorneys and how they relate to tracking her jet.

Recent Articles

TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

TikTok Challenges US Law That Could Lead to Nationwide Ban: A First Amendment Issue?

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 TikTok, used by over 170 million Americans, challenges a new US law that could lead to its ban due to concerns over Chinese ownership. The company argues this law violates their First Amendment rights and sets a dangerous precedent for Congress. TikTok faces an uncertain future as they must sell the app or face a ban by mid-January 2025, following legal challenges against previous attempts to ban the app.
TikTok's Forced Sale or Ban: A Legal Battle Over Data Security and Free Speech

TikTok's Forced Sale or Ban: A Legal Battle Over Data Security and Free Speech

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 President Biden's signing of a law mandating the sale or ban of Chinese-owned TikTok in the US has initiated a legal conflict. With 170 million American users, TikTok's parent company ByteDance denies selling but must find a buyer or face ban under U.S. law. Concerns over data collection and shaping beliefs persist, with potential implications for marketing, entertainment, and the youth vote.
Trump's Truth Social Media Group to Go Public in $300 Million Merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.

Trump's Truth Social Media Group to Go Public in $300 Million Merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp.

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 Former President Donald Trump's media start-up, Truth Social Media Group, has received regulatory approval to merge with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Digital World Acquisition Corp. The merger will make the owner of Truth Social a publicly traded company and unlock $300 million in investor funds. Trump will own roughly 79 million shares in the newly-combined company, valued at $4 billion based on Digital World's current trading price of about $50.
Taylor Swift's Private Jet Travel Habits Under Fire from Fans

Taylor Swift's Private Jet Travel Habits Under Fire from Fans

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 Taylor Swift is a singer and songwriter who has won 10 Grammy Awards. Her songs have become popular worldwide, but she faces criticism from some fans for her private jet travel habits.