James Lynch

James Lynch is a journalist at National Review, where he covers national security and political issues. He has previously worked for The Washington Times and The Boston Globe. His reporting focuses on international politics, particularly controversies involving the United Nations and political tensions between countries. Lynch has also reported on business and economic issues, including the impact of boycotts on companies like Target.

Biography:  https://www.nationalreview.com/author/jlynch/

78%

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

90%

Examples:

  • James Lynch has a slight bias towards reporting on international politics and controversies, particularly those involving the United Nations and political tensions between countries.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • James Lynch has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in his articles.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In some of his articles, James Lynch has reported contradictory information regarding the reasons behind protests or actions taken by companies and organizations. For example, he mentioned that Target's stock nosedived due to conservatives calling for a boycott because of its Pride merchandise, while also stating that the company lost billions in market value due to last summer's boycotts.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In some instances, James Lynch has used misleading or deceptive language to describe events or situations. For example, he stated that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium has expanded and the refinement of the material is nearing weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations's nuclear weapons watchdog.

Recent Articles

Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran Now Has Enough Uranium for Several Nuclear Bombs, IAEA Reports

Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran Now Has Enough Uranium for Several Nuclear Bombs, IAEA Reports

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Iran's nuclear program faces international scrutiny as the country increases its stockpile of uranium enriched near weapons-grade levels, now possessing 142.1 kilograms. The IAEA warns Tehran has enough for several bombs, while Western nations question Iran's peaceful intentions. Tensions rise between Iran and Western countries over nuclear program and support for Israel.
Target Limits Sales of Pride Merchandise Amidst Backlash and Controversy

Target Limits Sales of Pride Merchandise Amidst Backlash and Controversy

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Target faces backlash again for limiting Pride merchandise sales, following controversy over 'tuck-friendly' swimsuit last year. The retailer faced criticism and boycotts, leading to a decrease in sales during Pride month but still reported a net income of $1.38 billion. Other retailers like Disney and Best Buy have also faced similar controversies amidst cultural backlash against the LGBTQ community.
US University Students Protest Israeli Actions in Gaza, Demanding Institutional Stance and Financial Disclosure

US University Students Protest Israeli Actions in Gaza, Demanding Institutional Stance and Financial Disclosure

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Students at Northeastern University, UC Berkeley, and George Washington University protest against their institutions' ties to Israel and violence in Gaza. Northeastern encampment ends with reports of antisemitic activity. UC Berkeley students demand financial disclosure and academic boycott. George Washington suspends students for organizing anti-Israel protest.