Frank Shyong

Frank Shyong is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times writing about diversity and diaspora in Los Angeles. He grew up south of Nashville, Tenn., and moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to study economics at UCLA. He joined The Times in 2012 and previously reported on the San Gabriel Valley, Chinese immigration to the Southland and the Asian American community. Latest From This Author

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/frank-shyong

51%

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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

60%

Examples:

  • The author does not acknowledge any potential negative consequences of raising the minimum wage for small businesses, such as job losses or reduced hours.
  • The author seems to have a pro-labor bias and presents the arguments of those who support raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers.
  • The author uses emotive language such as 'boon' and 'working class' to appeal to readers' sentiments rather than providing objective facts or data.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • However, by relying on sources that have a bias or vested interest in the issue, such as Michael Reich and Justin Foronda, he may be indirectly presenting their views without proper scrutiny or balance.
  • The author does not disclose any clear conflicts of interest in his article.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author cites Michael Reich as an expert on the topic, but fails to mention that he has a vested interest in advocating for higher wages since he is a co-director of the Labor Center at UC Berkeley.
  • The author contradicts himself by quoting Michael Reich saying that fast-food demand would not fall much if prices increase, but then later implies that fast food is too cheap and does not reflect its true value.
  • The author uses a personal anecdote of Justin Foronda's goals to illustrate his point, but this is irrelevant and unsupported by any evidence or research.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • For example, he does not mention any studies or data that show how raising the minimum wage for fast-food workers may affect their health, education, or other social outcomes.
  • He also fails to acknowledge any alternative solutions or policies that could address the low pay and poor working conditions of fast-food workers without harming small businesses.
  • The author uses deceptive practices by omitting important information that would provide a more balanced perspective on the issue.

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California's $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: A Boon for the Working Class, but a Challenge for Small Businesses

California's $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: A Boon for the Working Class, but a Challenge for Small Businesses

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 California's $20 fast-food minimum wage is a boon to the working class, but small businesses are facing rising costs due to higher prices of goods and services. The new minimum wage for fast-food workers in California has put pressure on entry-level wages, exerting upward pressure on all wages. Fast food companies have used their dominant position to keep wages low, which is changing the labor equation for small businesses that compete for entry-level workers. Restaurant and retail shops must now decide whether to raise prices or not due to expensive commercial rental rates and increased supply chain costs.