Robert D.
Robert D. Richardson Jr. was a renowned biographer known for his in-depth analysis of the lives and works of Henry Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and William James. His books about Thoreau, Emerson and William James won him national awards and caught the attention of celebrated author Annie Dillard who would later become his wife. Richardson devoted 10 years to researching and writing each of his three biographies, immersing himself in the works and lives of these influential figures. He concluded that while they were products of the 19th century, their legacy was enduring. His work is described as a virtual intellectual genealogy of American liberalism and, indeed, of American intellectual life in general. In addition to his literary accomplishments, Richardson also served as a judge in Los Angeles County.
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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:
- OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder but fails to mention his civil suit liability for the deaths of his former wife and her friend.
- The author uses the phrase 'cracked mirror to Black and white America'.
Conflicts of Interest
55%
Examples:
- The author has a conflict of interest as they do not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Inhofe was Capitol Hill's most conservative politician,
- Inhofe was Washington's most prominent denier of the established science of human-generated climate change.
- James M. Inhofe passed away on March 21st, 2023.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The article states that OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder but fails to mention his civil suit liability for the deaths of his former wife and her friend.
- The author claims that Kahneman helped transform economics into a true behavioral science rather than a mere mathematical exercise. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that traditional economics was purely based on mathematics and did not take into account human psychology or biases which are central to behavioral economics.
Recent Articles
James Inhofe: A 'Rock-Ribbed' Senator and Climate Change Skeptic Passes Away at 89
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Prominent Oklahoma Senator James M. Inhofe, known for his support of defense spending and denial of human-caused climate change, passed away at age 89. A longtime politician, Inhofe served as a state legislator, Tulsa mayor, and US Senator for over six decades. He was also an advocate for veterans and the American Dream. Inhofe underwent heart surgery in 2013 but continued to serve until stepping down in 2023. His extensive collection of items from his political career will be archived at Oklahoma State University. Rev. James Lawson Jr.: Champion of Nonviolence and Architect of the Civil Rights Movement
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024Civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr., known for his commitment to nonviolence and mentorship of activists like John Lewis, passed away at 95. Born in Pennsylvania, he served time for draft refusal and studied Gandhi's philosophy. Lawson led key protests including Nashville Sit-Ins, Freedom Rides & Montgomery bus boycott. 
Former Florida Governor Bob Graham: A Visionary Leader and Dedicated Public Servant (1936-2024)
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024Former Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham, known for his populist approach and 'Workdays' campaign stunts, passed away at 87. A dedicated public servant, he served in local politics before heading to Washington as a senator. Graham gained national recognition after the 2001 terrorist attacks as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and opposed Iraq war policies. Survived by family; remembered for championing higher education, preserving natural treasures, and fostering global understanding. 
OJ Simpson: A Tragic End to a Life of Controversy and Legal Trouble
Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024OJ Simpson, a former NFL player and actor, died on April 12th at the age of 76 after losing his battle with cancer. He was acquitted of murder in 1995 for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The trial held up a cracked mirror to Black and white America, changing the trajectory of his life. Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize Winning Psychologist Dies at 90
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024Daniel Kahneman, a renowned psychologist and Nobel Prize winner, died on March 27 at the age of 90. His work exposed hard-wired mental biases in people's economic behavior and led to the Nobel Prize in Economic Science in 2002. Kahneman's central message was that human reason left to its own devices is apt to engage in a number of fallacies and systematic errors, so if we want to make better decisions, we ought to be aware of these biases and seek workarounds. 
Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dies at 82 from Complications of Fall
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024Former Senator Joe Lieberman, known for his independent voice and advocacy on issues such as abortion rights, environmental protections, gay rights and gun control died at age 82 due to complications from a fall. He served four terms in the Senate.
