Charisma Madarang,
Charisma Madarang is a journalist who covers breaking news in music, culture, and politics. She currently serves as the Night Editor at Rolling Stone and has previously written for LA Times, KCET, and OC Weekly. Born to Filipino immigrant parents, she is dedicated to reporting on issues affecting marginalized communities.
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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
83%
Examples:
- The author also seems to have a slight preference for reporting on issues related to social justice and marginalized communities, as seen in the article about Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teen who died after a school fight.
- The author has a tendency to include biased statements from sources, such as Justice Clarence Thomas's complaints about alleged ethics scandals and the Chinese government's potential manipulation of TikTok's algorithm.
Conflicts of Interest
58%
Examples:
- In the article about Mike Gallagher's involvement in the TikTok ban bill, there is a conflict of interest as the author implies that Gallagher pushed for the bill due to concerns about China's ability to surveil TikTok users, when other reasons such as national security and data privacy may have been more significant.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In the article about Mike Gallagher's joining of Palantir, there is a contradiction regarding the details of Gallagher's role in the company: the author states that his title at Palantir is unknown, but this information can be easily found online.
- In the article about Nex Benedict's death, there is a contradiction regarding the cause of death: the police claim that an autopsy did not indicate that Nex died from trauma related to the fight, but relatives and activists claimed he was bullied over his gender identity and died from injuries sustained in the fight.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- In the article about Mike Gallagher's joining of Palantir, the author suggests that Mike Gallagher's title at Palantir is unknown but this information can be easily found online.
- In the article about Nex Benedict's death, the author misleadingly implies that trauma related to the fight was the primary reason for banning TikTok when in reality, there were other concerns such as national security and data privacy.
Recent Articles
R.E.M.: The Original Lineup Reunites for Surprise Performance at Songwriters Hall of Fame
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024R.E.M., original lineup reunited for surprise performance at Songwriters Hall of Fame, playing acoustic hit 'Shining Light: R.E.M.'s Iconic Reunion' Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Defends Himself Amidst Controversies Over Undisclosed Gifts and Wife's Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election Results
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, faced criticism for undisclosed lavish trips from wealthy conservatives and Ginni's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite controversies surrounding their involvement in 2020 election cases and ethics concerns, they have not recused themselves. 
Mike Gallagher Resigns from Congress, Leaving GOP's House Majority at One Vote
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin announced his resignation effective April 19, leaving the GOP's majority in the House of Representatives at one vote. This came after Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson following Kevin McCarthy's ejection last October. 
Owasso High School Student Nex Benedict Dies in Physical Altercation, Autopsy Unclear on Cause of Death
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024A nonbinary student died after a fight at school, but the cause of death is still unknown. Advocates demand justice and accountability for Nex Benedict's death.