Rachel Tucker

Rachel Tucker is a journalist at WFLA in Tampa, Florida. She covers news related to the state of Florida and has a focus on political and social issues. Tucker has reported on various topics such as abortion rights, voting rights, and environmental issues. Her articles often provide in-depth analysis of these topics and include interviews with experts and stakeholders. Prior to joining WFLA, Tucker worked at several other news outlets where she covered similar subjects. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.

Biography:  https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-abortion-rights-referendum-reaches-crucial-milestone/

69%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz stating that the court could decide against the amendment without a separate case ruling on basic rights for unborn under Florida’s constitution but his qualms with state’s arguments did not end there.
  • The author states,

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Justice John D. Couriel asked Nathan A. Forrester to consider ‘the degree of knowledge we should attribute to the voter’, which implies that voters are not capable of understanding complex terms such as ‘viability’. However, this is a fallacy as it assumes that all voters have an equal level of education and intelligence, which is not true.
  • The article claims that Amendment 4 would enshrine the right to abortion in Florida’s constitution when it only states that no law should prohibit or delay abortion before viability. This is a deceptive statement as it implies that the amendment goes further than what it actually does.
  • The article quotes Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz stating that the court could decide against the amendment without a separate case ruling on basic rights for unborn under Florida’s constitution but his qualms with state’s arguments did not end there.

Recent Articles

President Biden Heads to Florida to Denounce New Abortion Ban and Rally Supporters

President Biden Heads to Florida to Denounce New Abortion Ban and Rally Supporters

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 President Biden to denounce Florida's six-week abortion ban in upcoming speech, discussing national repercussions and November vote on Amendment 4. Biden's visit strategic as Florida ban impacts Southeast swing states, with 6,500 out-of-state residents seeking care there in 2023. Democrats capitalize on legislation to generate support after Roe v. Wade overturning.
Florida Supreme Court Considers Amendment 4 to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution

Florida Supreme Court Considers Amendment 4 to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 The Florida Supreme Court is considering a proposed constitutional amendment, Amendment 4, that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. The measure aims to limit government interference with abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health.