Rick Rojas

Rick Rojas is the Atlanta bureau chief for The New York Times, covering the South. He has been with The Times since 2014, starting as an inaugural writer for the newsletter that evolved into The Morning. Prior to joining The Times, he was a staff writer for The Los Angeles Times and has also written for The Washington Post, The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky., The Dallas Morning News and Pacific Standard magazine. As a Times journalist, Rick is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook. He believes it is essential to go into every story with an open mind and an abundance of curiosity, challenging assumptions and being surprised by what he discovers. Rick has covered significant events such as the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, the historic vote in Mississippi to abandon the 126-year-old state flag embedded with the Confederate battle emblem, and John Lewis's final posthumous trip to Selma, Ala. His reporting has taken him across the South, often by car, as he believes the best reporting comes from being on the ground and the best stories are those stumbled upon.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/rick-rojas

98%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

99%

Examples:

  • Rick Rojas maintains a neutral tone in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of conflict of interest detected in Rick Rojas' reporting.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • In the article 'After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience', contradictory information is provided about the effects of the water main break on residents and businesses.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in Rick Rojas' reporting.

Recent Articles

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Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Louisiana's new law, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms from kindergarten to universities. The controversial move has sparked legal challenges from civil rights groups and debates over constitutionality. Supporters argue for historical significance and protection under recent Supreme Court decisions.
Water Main Breaks in Atlanta: Aging Infrastructure Disrupts Services, Leaves Residents Frustrated and Businesses Impacted

Water Main Breaks in Atlanta: Aging Infrastructure Disrupts Services, Leaves Residents Frustrated and Businesses Impacted

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Atlanta, GA faced multiple water main breaks over the weekend of June 3, 2024. The oldest pipes at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and J.P. Brawley Drive, aged over 80 years and made of steel, caused significant disruptions to water service in Vine City and Midtown areas. Residents were advised to boil water due to potential contamination while repairs ongoing. The city's infrastructure under scrutiny; Atlanta City Council held a report from the Department of Watershed Management amidst criticism for lack of communication and inconsistent restoration.
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Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 On June 1, 2024, Atlanta faced a water crisis when three large water mains burst in downtown and Midtown areas. The incident disrupted services at hospitals, jails, shelters, and forced cancellations of events like Megan Thee Stallion's concert. Residents were left without access to clean drinking water due to low pressure or complete loss of service. Officials from the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management faced criticism for slow communication and took hours to update the public. Repairs were completed by Saturday evening, but a boil-water order remained in effect and residents were urged to conserve water.
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Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 On June 1, 2024, three water mains burst in Atlanta's downtown and Midtown areas, causing widespread disruptions to hospitals, businesses, and residential areas. The Georgia Aquarium and other attractions closed due to the water issue. Mayor Andre Dickens faced criticism for slow communication regarding the crisis. Repairs were underway with a boil-water advisory in effect.
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Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 On February 22, 2023, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan immigrant not enrolled at UGA, was charged with the murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student from Augusta University. Ibarra allegedly encountered Riley on a wooded trail and attempted to rape her in a struggle that resulted in her death. He also peeped into someone else's apartment window on campus the same day.
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Federal Judges Strike Down Louisiana's Newly Redrawn Congressional Map: Implications for November Elections

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Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Federal judges have struck down Louisiana's newly redrawn congressional map, leaving the state without a settled map six months before elections and potentially impacting party control of the House. The ruling found the map constituted an impermissible racial gerrymander, stitching together communities based on race to segregate voters. Critics argue it threatens voter protections for people of color. Legal challenges to electoral maps in the South, including Louisiana and South Carolina, are expected to play a crucial role in deciding which party controls the House next year.