Molly Hennessy-Fiske,

Molly Hennessy-Fiske is a journalist based in Houston, Texas. She has reported from Texas for the past decade and has worked at newspapers in California, Florida, North Carolina, Washington D.C., and her hometown of Syracuse, N.Y. Her work primarily focuses on red states and education issues. Hennessey-Fiske's recent coverage includes a report on the rising threat to LGBTQ kids following the suicide of a nonbinary teenager named Nex Benedict, who was allegedly bullied at school in an environment that advocates warn is becoming increasingly hostile due to a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. In her articles, Hennessy-Fiske often explores the impact of political decisions on education and marginalized communities. She has also covered protests and demonstrations, highlighting instances where law enforcement's response has been met with criticism.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/molly-hennessy-fiske/

74%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Critics were quick to note that Abbott proudly signed a law in 2019 that aimed to protect free speech on college campuses by guaranteeing anyone can protest in common outdoor areas as long as they are not breaking the law or disrupting the regular functioning of the school. That is precisely what those arrested Wednesday were doing, they said.
  • The latest move by Abbott (R) to position himself as one of the most assertive red-state governors in America, eager for a fight with the political left under the national spotlight.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • At Indiana University Bloomington, 33 protesters were arrested as police with shields and batons pushed into a line of protesters.
  • University of Texas Austin leaders gave an 'interim suspension' to the Palestine Solidarity Committee after multiple attempts to meet and quell the protest that led to at least 55 arrests.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • But the aggressiveness of the response has alarmed students, faculty, Democrats and even some Republicans who have previously sided with Abbott in his crusades to protect free speech on college campuses.
  • Critics were quick to note that Abbott proudly signed a law in 2019 that aimed to protect free speech on college campuses by guaranteeing anyone can protest in common outdoor areas as long as they are not breaking the law or disrupting the regular functioning of the school. That is precisely what those arrested Wednesday were doing, they said.
  • Protesters said the show of force ordered by Abbott was striking but not surprising.

Recent Articles

University Protests Over Israel-Hamas Conflict: Arrests at UT Austin, USC and Indiana University, Free Speech vs Safety Debate

University Protests Over Israel-Hamas Conflict: Arrests at UT Austin, USC and Indiana University, Free Speech vs Safety Debate

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Two US universities, University of Texas Austin and USC, faced disruptions due to Israel-Hamas conflict protests. At UT Austin, the Palestine Solidarity Committee was suspended and over 55 arrests were made. USC canceled its graduation ceremony due to anti-Israel protests and nearly 100 students were arrested. Governors of Texas and Indiana ordered state troopers to clear protesters, leading to more arrests. Colleges grapple with balancing free speech and safety during ongoing protests.