Callie Holtermann

Callie Holtermann is a reporter who covers style and pop culture for The New York Times. She has contributed to the internet culture newsletter It Happened Online and has reported on fashion, style, politics, health, and national stories for the paper. Prior to joining The Times in 2020 as a news assistant, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in political science. Holtermann strives to be accurate and fair in her reporting and adheres to the journalistic standards outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

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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

78%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present certain subjects as victims of abuse or oppression without providing a balanced perspective.
  • The author often uses language that implies significant progress where little has been made.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author did not disclose a potential conflict of interest related to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was convicted of second-degree murder.
  • The author failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest when reporting on Jenn Tran, who is an Asian American Bachelorette.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports contradictory information about the number of Asian American leads in the Bachelor franchise.

Deceptions

52%

Examples:

  • The author fails to provide evidence supporting claims made by Ms. Tran about increased visibility for Asian Americans on the show.
  • The author implies that ABC has taken proactive measures to address systemic issues within the Bachelor franchise when this is not the case.
  • The author uses deceptive phrasing to suggest that the casting of Jenn Tran is a significant and groundbreaking event when it is not.

Recent Articles

ABC Announces First-Ever 'The Golden Bachelorette' with Joan Vassos of Rockland, Maryland

ABC Announces First-Ever 'The Golden Bachelorette' with Joan Vassos of Rockland, Maryland

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 ABC introduces 'The Golden Bachelorette' with Joan Vassos, 61, a school administrator and mother of four from Rockland, Maryland. After being an early favorite on 'The Golden Bachelor', she left due to a family emergency. Vassos lost her husband John to pancreatic cancer in January 2021.
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: 2,500 Canines Compete for Top Honors Amidst Human Excitement and Indulgence

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: 2,500 Canines Compete for Top Honors Amidst Human Excitement and Indulgence

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY from May 11-14, featured over 2500 dogs competing in agility, obedience, diving and breed categories. The event has a long history dating back to 1877 and is now in its second year at this location. While the dogs exhibited exemplary behavior, human attendees showed a mix of composure and indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
Golden Bachelor Couple Divorces After Three Months of Marriage

Golden Bachelor Couple Divorces After Three Months of Marriage

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the first couple to marry on The Golden Bachelor spinoff of The Bachelor featuring cast members 60 and older, have announced their divorce after three months of marriage. They had planned to move in together but ultimately decided it wasn't right for them.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Files for Divorce from Husband Ryan Anderson After Less Than Two Years of Marriage

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Files for Divorce from Husband Ryan Anderson After Less Than Two Years of Marriage

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was convicted of helping to kill her mother in 2015 and served seven years in prison for the crime, has filed for divorce from husband Ryan Anderson after less than two years of marriage. The couple met during Blanchard's time behind bars when Anderson wrote her a letter. Since announcing their separation, Blanchard has been spotted with ex-fiancé Ken Urker and they got matching tattoos together.
Jenn Tran: The First Asian American Lead of 'The Bachelorette' Gets Another Chance at Love Amid Criticism for Racial Handling

Jenn Tran: The First Asian American Lead of 'The Bachelorette' Gets Another Chance at Love Amid Criticism for Racial Handling

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old physician assistant student at the University of Wisconsin and first Asian American lead of The Bachelorette franchise, has been cast by ABC. She shares her day-to-day life on Instagram and gets another chance to find love after not being chosen for a proposal during Joey Graziadei's season. Despite criticism over its handling of race in the past, the show continues.
Jenn Tran: The First Asian American Lead of 'The Bachelorette' Gets Another Chance at Love Amid Criticism for Racial Handling

Jenn Tran: The First Asian American Lead of 'The Bachelorette' Gets Another Chance at Love Amid Criticism for Racial Handling

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old physician assistant student at the University of Wisconsin and first Asian American lead of The Bachelorette franchise, has been cast by ABC. She shares her day-to-day life on Instagram and gets another chance to find love after not being chosen for a proposal during Joey Graziadei's season. Despite criticism over its handling of race in the past, the show continues.