Emily Cochrane

Emily Cochrane is a reporter for The New York Times, covering the American South with a focus on its politics, culture, and social issues. She previously covered Congress and has reported on topics such as government spending, inflation, cost of living, infrastructure investments and education. Born and raised in Miami, Emily graduated from the University of Florida before moving to Nashville where she lives with her two cats Hercules and Yuzu. As a journalist for The Times, Emily adheres to strict ethical standards and aims to be fair, accurate, and empathetic in her coverage while representing the diverse voices and perspectives of the region. She can be contacted at emily.cochrane@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emily-cochrane

78%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses emotionally charged language to describe events (e.g.,

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest in her coverage of Tennessee politics and events, as she is based in Nashville and may have personal connections or familiarity with local individuals and issues.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In the first article, the author reports that Arkansas rejected an abortion rights amendment petition on a technicality due to a procedural error and insufficient valid signatures.
  • In the second article, the author states that Republicans are attempting to block a policing change made after Tyre Nichols' death without providing context for why this change was made.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the second article, the author omits key details about the circumstances surrounding Tyre Nichols' confrontation with police and the underlying Memphis law. The author also fails to provide sources or evidence for certain claims.
  • The author does not acknowledge that other factors besides traffic stops could have contributed to crime rates in addition to policies aimed at preventing police intervention over more serious crimes.

Recent Articles

Arkansas Rejects Abortion-Rights Ballot Measure, Sparking Controversy

Arkansas Rejects Abortion-Rights Ballot Measure, Sparking Controversy

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Arkansas officials rejected abortion-rights ballot measure petitions, citing missing statements regarding paid signature gatherers. The proposed constitutional amendment aimed to bar laws banning abortion in the first 20 weeks of gestation with exceptions. Organizers submitted over 101,000 signatures but fell short of the required amount with approximately 87,382 valid signatures. The rejection came after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling removed the nationwide right to abortion and sparked a national push for state-level decisions on the issue.
Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Lift Memphis' Pretextual Traffic Stop Ban

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Lift Memphis' Pretextual Traffic Stop Ban

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill that would effectively ban Memphis' law banning pretextual traffic stops, sparking controversy and debate over police reform measures. The legislation is seen as an attempt to roll back progress made after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by officers during a traffic stop last year.