Michelle García

Michelle García is a journalist whose work explores the role of the border and its mythologies in the construction of U.S. identity, race relations and violence. She has lived in South Texas for several years and witnessed firsthand how federal and state agents use the border as a site of violent spectacle.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/opinion/border-immigration-texas.html

70%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author criticizes the actions of both Trump and Biden regarding immigration policy without providing any context or nuance
  • The author implies that federal and state agents are using border security for political purposes, rather than genuine concerns about national security or public safety
  • The author uses loaded phrases like 'political theater' and 'menacing' to describe routine processing of asylum seekers

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence her perspective
  • The author has a clear bias against both Trump and Biden regarding immigration policy
  • The author may have personal or professional reasons to oppose the actions of federal and state agents at the border

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts herself by claiming that the border is used for political theater while also presenting it as a serious issue
  • The author does not provide any evidence to support her claims about immigration policy or its effects
  • The author presents conflicting views on whether federal and state agents are acting in good faith or not

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any sources or data to back up her claims about immigration policy or its effects
  • The author relies on anecdotal evidence rather than factual information
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as loaded phrases and rhetorical questions to manipulate the reader's emotions

Recent Articles

Border Battle: Biden and Trump Take Opposing Stances on Immigration Policy

Border Battle: Biden and Trump Take Opposing Stances on Immigration Policy

Broke On: Sunday, 03 March 2024 The US border is a contentious issue with Democrats and Republicans advocating for different approaches to immigration policy. President Biden and former President Trump have visited the southern US-Mexico border separately to highlight their respective positions.