Molly Hennessy-Fiske,

Molly Hennessy-Fiske is a journalist based in Houston, Texas. She has reported from Texas for the past decade and has also worked at newspapers in California, Florida, North Carolina, Washington D.C., and her hometown of Syracuse, N.Y. She graduated from Harvard College with a BA in Social Studies in 1999. Her reporting primarily focuses on red states and education issues. She has covered protests and free speech controversies involving Texas Governor Abbott.

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

72%

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:
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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

79%

Examples:

  • The author highlights the vulnerability of Houston's grid and the lack of preparedness despite being one of the most challenged grids in the country.
  • The author shows a tendency to criticize power companies for failing to prepare for extreme weather events and vulnerable grids.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any personal conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts themselves by stating both that University of Texas Austin leaders gave an 'interim suspension' to the Palestine Solidarity Committee and that at Indiana University Bloomington, 33 protesters were arrested.
  • The author mentions that about 2.3 million of CenterPoint Energy's 2.6 million customers in the Houston area lost electricity during Hurricane Beryl, but also states that millions of people are without power and the extended outages strain Houston's infrastructure.

Deceptions

32%

Examples:

  • The author also implies that Texas Governor Abbott's actions were unexpected when discussing protests and free speech, despite having signed a law in 2019 aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses.
  • The author uses misleading language when stating that 'Half a million Texans are expected to suffer through sweltering heat with no electricity into early next week... Generating anger at the region's large utility for failing to defend the grid from a predictable summer storm.' This statement is not entirely accurate and can be misleading.

Recent Articles

Houston's Power Crisis: 2.2 Million Without Electricity After Hurricane Beryl, Residents Turn to Alternatives

Houston's Power Crisis: 2.2 Million Without Electricity After Hurricane Beryl, Residents Turn to Alternatives

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl leaves 2.2 million Houston residents without power, raising concerns about the city's preparedness and highlighting potential dangers of prolonged outages during extreme weather conditions. CenterPoint Energy works to restore power as residents turn to alternative methods, but anger towards utility company and local authorities grows.
Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Amidst Hurricane Beryl's aftermath, Pearland and Houston residents faced prolonged power outages and scorching heat. Home Depot in Pearland reported a surge in generator sales as people like Guadelupe Flores, Ron Crabtree, and Evaristo Cruz sought to keep their essential appliances running. However, not everyone could afford or find a generator during this time of need, leading to social divisions. CenterPoint Energy faced criticism for the grid's instability as approximately half a million Texans were left without electricity and hospitals started to feel the pinch.
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.