Anna Conkling
Anna Conkling is a U.S. journalist based in Berlin and contributor to The Daily Beast. Her work focuses on conflict, human rights violations, and the war in Ukraine. She has been featured in The Sunday Times, Business Insider, and Rolling Stone.
48%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
35%
Examples:
- Anna Conkling's biases are evident in her reporting on the war in Ukraine, where she focuses on conflict and human rights violations. In one article, she includes quotes from Ukrainians that reveal their personal experiences and opinions on the war and the aid provided by the U.S.
- In another article, Conkling reports on Elon Musk's plans for SpaceX rocket launches, which is unrelated to her primary focus on conflict and human rights violations.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Anna Conkling's article on Elon Musk and SpaceX mentions that the Federal Aviation Administration states that SpaceX wants to launch its Starship rockets up to 25 times a year from its 'Starbase' in Brownsville. This information is likely publicly available and does not indicate a conflict of interest.
- In another article, Conkling reports on Clarence Thomas receiving allegedly secret gifts from Russia, which could be seen as a conflict of interest. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Anna Conkling has any personal or financial ties to the individuals or organizations involved in this story.
Contradictions
60%
Examples:
- In one article, Anna Conkling reports that the aid bill for Ukraine was delayed due to infighting in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and its impact on Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian advances. In another article, she mentions that Russia partially destroyed Kharkiv's TV tower and that the city has gotten increasingly dangerous over the last few months.
- These two articles contain contradictory information as they suggest that the aid bill was delayed due to infighting in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, yet at the same time, Russia is attacking Ukrainian cities like Kharkiv.
Deceptions
45%
Examples:
- In another article, Conkling reports on the reaction of Ukrainians near the front lines to news from Washington D.C. about events 5,000 miles away. While this information is likely true, it could be seen as deceptively implying that Ukrainians are uninterested in or unaware of events happening far away from them.
- In a third article, Conkling reports on the alleged secret gifts from Russia to Clarence Thomas without providing evidence to support the claim.
- In one article, Anna Conkling includes a statement from the Kremlin about Biden's comments on Putin being 'absolutely unacceptable and impermissible behavior.' This statement is likely accurate and not deceptive.
Recent Articles
Biden's NATO Gaffe: Calling Zelensky Putin and Labeling Putin a 'Murderous Madman'
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024During the NATO Summit on July 11, 2024, President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Putin, causing a diplomatic stir (NBC News). Amidst calls for him to quit his reelection campaign due to concerns about his fitness and debate performance (The Hill, NBC News), Biden praised Vice President Harris as qualified for the presidency and addressed various policy issues. Despite controversy over his gaffe and fitness questions, Biden remains determined to stay in the race. 
US Announces $11.5 Billion Weapons Funding for Ukraine: Air Defense Munitions and Patriot Missiles Included
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024The US is set to provide around $11.5 billion in weapons funding for Ukraine, including contracts for air defense munitions and Patriot missiles, amid ongoing tensions with Russia. This aid package may not result in immediate delivery of weapons due to the allocation under the USAI.
