Emily Langer

Emily Langer is an obituary writer for The Washington Post. She has been on the obituaries desk since 2011 and previously worked in the Outlook and Local Living sections. Before joining The Post in 2007, she was a researcher for “The Almanac of American Politics.” From 2010 to 2011, she was a Fulbright fellow in Trieste, Italy. She has a BA in Italian and English from Georgetown University. Langer's work primarily focuses on obituaries of notable figures, and she often covers topics related to politics and international affairs.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/emily-langer/

70%

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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:

  • Emily Langer has a neutral bias in her reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest found in Emily Langer's articles.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • However, there are minor inconsistencies such as repeating information about the snowball incident and Inhofe's opposition to climate change.
  • There are no major contradictions found in Emily Langer's articles.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Emily Langer does not use deceptive practices in her reporting.

Recent Articles

Dr. Ruth Westheimer: From Holocaust Survivor to Iconic Sex Therapist and Cultural Phenomenon

Dr. Ruth Westheimer: From Holocaust Survivor to Iconic Sex Therapist and Cultural Phenomenon

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Holocaust survivor and pioneering sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, known for her candid discussions on intimacy and relationships, died at age 96. Born in Germany in 1928, she survived the Holocaust and served in the Israeli military before studying psychology. In the 1980s, she gained fame with her radio segment 'Sexually Speaking' and TV show 'The Dr. Ruth Show', penning over 45 books on sex and relationships. Survived by two children and four grandchildren.
James Inhofe: A 'Rock-Ribbed' Senator and Climate Change Skeptic Passes Away at 89

James Inhofe: A 'Rock-Ribbed' Senator and Climate Change Skeptic Passes Away at 89

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Prominent Oklahoma Senator James M. Inhofe, known for his support of defense spending and denial of human-caused climate change, passed away at age 89. A longtime politician, Inhofe served as a state legislator, Tulsa mayor, and US Senator for over six decades. He was also an advocate for veterans and the American Dream. Inhofe underwent heart surgery in 2013 but continued to serve until stepping down in 2023. His extensive collection of items from his political career will be archived at Oklahoma State University.