David French

David French is an Opinion columnist for The New York Times, where he writes about law, culture, religion, and armed conflict. He joined the Times in January 2023 and covers a wide range of topics with a focus on exploring the story behind the story. His background includes working as a commercial litigator, constitutional law expert, Army lawyer and lecturer at Cornell Law School. French has also served as a senior writer for National Review, co-founded The Dispatch media company, and is the author of 'Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation'. As an evangelical conservative, he advocates for a classical liberal, pluralistic vision of American democracy that promotes equal legal protection and shared cultural tolerance among people with diverse religious, cultural, and moral beliefs. French is committed to transparent journalism and follows the Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/column/david-french

75%

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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:

  • The author misrepresents the Supreme Court's ruling as a complete erasure of Section 3 when it fact only affects candidates for federal office who have violated their oath to uphold the Constitution. The article states that even insurrectionists can hold federal office unless Congress passes specific legislation.
  • The author presents an incomplete picture of legal observers' expectations by stating that none of the justices seemed willing to uphold Colorado court's ruling, and only Justice Sotomayor gave any meaningful indication that she might dissent. This is not accurate as other justices also had their own opinions on the matter.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author fails to disclose any potential conflicts of interest in both articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Efforts to expand standing doctrine to limit access to the abortion pill have faltered.
  • Gov. Jeff Landry's comments included a statement that to respect the rule of law, one must start with Moses as the original lawgiver.
  • Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public classroom goes against Supreme Court precedent.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article presents an incomplete picture of legal observers' expectations by stating that none of the justices seemed willing to uphold Colorado court's ruling, and only Justice Sotomayor gave any meaningful indication that she might dissent. This is not accurate as other justices also had their own opinions on the matter.
  • The author misrepresents the Supreme Court's ruling as a complete erasure of Section 3 when it fact only affects candidates for federal office who have violated their oath to uphold the Constitution. The article states that even insurrectionists can hold federal office unless Congress passes specific legislation.

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Louisiana's Controversial New Law: Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools

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Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Louisiana's new law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools sparks controversy and debate, defying Supreme Court precedent set in Stone v. Graham (1980). Supporters argue for historical significance and secular purpose, while opponents claim violation of the Establishment Clause. A lawsuit is planned against the law due to uncharted legal territory following recent Supreme Court rulings.
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Supreme Court Rules Against States Barring Trump from Ballot

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that states cannot bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot using a rarely invoked provision of the 14th Amendment. The court overturned Colorado's decision to remove Trump from its primary ballot, stating only Congress can enforce this clause and responsibility for enforcing it against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress, not states.