Jireh Deng

Jireh Deng is a queer Asian American writer and filmmaker for The Los Angeles Times. Their reporting and writing have been published in various media outlets including the Guardian, Washington Post, Teen Vogue, NPR, LAist and more. Prior to their current position at The Los Angeles Times, they fact-checked for In These Times magazine and managed NPR's Diverse Sources Database as an intern. They currently co-direct the Asian American Journalists Assn. LGBTQIA+ affinity group.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/jireh-deng

72%

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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

50%

Examples:

  • Criticized Hollywood diversity initiatives as 'garbage'
  • Politicized human functions in the context of DEI initiatives
  • Referred to DEI leaders as 'diversity capos' and 'diversity commissars'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Feels age is a bigger factor in being pushed out of Hollywood than politics.
  • From now on, there will be less work but scripts will be better.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Implied that DEI initiatives are not significant enough to warrant further investigation
  • Minimized the impact of a United Airlines incident by omitting important details and potential risks

Recent Articles

David Mamet: DEI Initiatives in Hollywood Criticized as 'Garbage' and 'Fascist Totalitarianism'

David Mamet: DEI Initiatives in Hollywood Criticized as 'Garbage' and 'Fascist Totalitarianism'

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner and Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Mamet criticizes Hollywood's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as 'garbage' and 'fascist totalitarianism.' Despite his controversial stance, he insists his daughters have earned their roles based on merit. Known for rapid-fire dialogue since the 1980s, Mamet is a Trump supporter and opposes unions.
United Airlines Flight Loses Landing Gear Tire During Takeoff, No Injuries Reported

United Airlines Flight Loses Landing Gear Tire During Takeoff, No Injuries Reported

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 On March 7th, a United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport to Osaka lost one landing gear tire during takeoff. No injuries were reported and the runway was briefly closed off for debris clearance before reopening. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft is designed to land safely with missing or damaged landing gear, but this incident emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and safety checks on all planes.