Jodi Kantor

Jodi Kantor is a renowned investigative reporter known for her work on powerful individuals and institutions. She has been with The New York Times since 2003 and has covered various topics such as the Obama administration, working mothers, breastfeeding, Amazon's labor practices, and the #MeToo movement. Her reporting has earned numerous awards including a Pulitzer Prize for public service. Kantor is also an author; her books include “She Said” which recounts the investigation into Harvey Weinstein, and “The Obamas” which explores the adjustment of Barack and Michelle Obama to their roles as president and first lady. Kantor is a law school dropout, a former Nazi-hunting intern, a mother of two daughters, and a recipient of Columbia University's Medal of Excellence.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jodi-kantor

83%

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The flag displayed at Justice Alito's house could be seen as an attempt to show partiality towards certain political beliefs.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Jodi Kantor's reporting on Amazon led to changes in paternity leave and sparked a national fair-scheduling movement. This could be seen as a conflict of interest as her reporting directly influenced the company's policies.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Manhattan's district attorney wants to retry Weinstein but it's uncertain
  • The inverted flag was up during a time when the Supreme Court was considering an election case
  • Weinstein still has a long sentence to serve in Los Angeles and plans to appeal that conviction

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • In the article about Harvey Weinstein, Jodi Kantor and her team revealed that there were inconsistencies in the retrial process and Weinstein's remaining sentence in Los Angeles. This could be seen as deceptive since it may lead readers to question the fairness of the legal system.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Justice Alito Faces Calls for Recusal Over Unauthorized Flags at His Homes

Supreme Court Justice Alito Faces Calls for Recusal Over Unauthorized Flags at His Homes

Broke On: Friday, 15 January 2021 Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces recusal calls over flags at his homes, including an upside-down American flag in Alexandria, Virginia, raised without his knowledge.
Supreme Court Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag: Neighbor Dispute and Perception of Bias Amidst Election Controversy

Supreme Court Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag: Neighbor Dispute and Perception of Bias Amidst Election Controversy

Broke On: Sunday, 17 January 2021 In the heated post-election period, an upside-down American flag was displayed at Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s residence in Virginia, sparking concerns over bias amidst a neighbor dispute and following the Capitol storming. Despite his denial of involvement, experts ponder potential implications for his impartiality in upcoming election and Capitol riot cases.
New York's Court of Appeals Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction: A Fair Trial and the #MeToo Movement Implications

New York's Court of Appeals Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction: A Fair Trial and the #MeToo Movement Implications

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 April 2023 New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction in 2024 due to the admission of unrelated allegations during his trial. The decision, which sparked controversy, has implications for future sex crimes trials and the #MeToo movement.