Mercy Moncada

Mercy Moncada is a Latina writer who focuses on women's evolving narrative in the writing world. She has been working as an opinions writer for UMass Media since September 2023 and has written over 25 articles covering various topics such as job searching, civic engagement, housing, transportation, diversity, chronic illness, leveling up, personalized studying, community building and more. She is known for her fresh perspectives and unique voice that challenges the status quo. She has also contributed to other media outlets such as Chronicles of a Chronically Ill Student and Fresh Narratives: Diversifying the Writing World.

Biography:  https://umassmedia.com/staff_name/mercy-moncada/

68%

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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

100%

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  • The author expresses strong opinions and biases on various topics without providing any evidence or sources to support them.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

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  • The article does not mention any conflicts of interest or sponsored content from the author.

Contradictions

85%

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  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that remote work is a significant change for UMass Boston students while also saying that they desire and look for it. This shows inconsistency in the author's perspective.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive by presenting personal opinions as facts and using emotional language to manipulate the reader's feelings without providing any logical reasoning or data.

Recent Articles

US Inflation Down, Job Market Solid: Positive Supply-Side Surprise for Labor and Productivity

US Inflation Down, Job Market Solid: Positive Supply-Side Surprise for Labor and Productivity

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 The US inflation has decreased significantly from its four-decade high, while the job market remained strong with low unemployment and increased worker participation. The drop in labor force participation during the Covid-19 pandemic was due to early retirements or fears of contracting the virus. Positive news on labor and productivity comes from a supply-side surprise.