Rachel M.

Rachel Cohen is a seasoned policy reporter with over a decade of experience covering social issues such as housing, education, and abortion politics. Based in Washington DC, she keeps a close eye on the political developments that influence policy and stays in touch with key players in the field. Her work has been featured in more than two dozen national publications including the New York Times, Atlantic, Bloomberg, Daily Beast and Washington Post. She can be reached at rachel.cohen@voxmedia.com or on Twitter @rmc031.

Biography:  https://www.vox.com/authors/rachel-m-cohen

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

75%

Examples:

  • Rachel Cohen has a background in reporting on social policy and has been covering these issues for more than a decade. Her work has been published in multiple national outlets, potentially leading to some familiarity or relationships with sources.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Rachel Cohen reports on social policy issues and has a close eye on the politics influencing policy development. This may lead to potential conflicts of interest as she covers topics that could involve her personal beliefs or affiliations.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article, Democrats are moving to confirm President Biden's nomination before the end of July. The question at hand is whether Democrats should trust that Ohio Republicans are truly done playing games.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article discusses the rise of tent encampments, evictions, and the nation's housing supply shortage. It also mentions the dearth of after-school programs, the pandemic's academic toll, and school funding litigation. While these topics are relevant to her beat, there is a risk of sensationalizing certain aspects for clicks or engagement.

Recent Articles

Ohio Law and Democratic Infighting: Challenges to Biden's 2024 Democratic Nomination

Ohio Law and Democratic Infighting: Challenges to Biden's 2024 Democratic Nomination

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Intense debate surrounds President Biden's nomination for the 2024 Democratic Party ticket, with some Democrats calling for him to step aside and allow for a new candidate. The DNC's plan to nominate Biden through a virtual roll call vote has raised questions about legitimacy and sparked criticism from critics. Ohio lawmakers passed a bill protecting Biden's ballot spot, but the DNC continues with its plans, leading some to urge a delay in the selection process.