Meir Rinde

Meir Rinde is an investigative reporter with a diverse background, having worked for various publications including PlanPhilly, Shelterforce, NJ Spotlight and as a staff writer at the Trenton Times and Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. His work focuses on topics ranging from politics and government to history and pop culture. He currently resides in Passyunk Square with his family.

Biography:  https://billypenn.com/author/meirrinde/

76%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article highlights the unclear plans for prosecution of drug users and critics' concerns about past crackdowns not leading to long-term change.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has previously written for publications owned or associated with entities that may have conflicts of interest in the topics they cover.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • But the encampment clearing is separate from Bethel’s Kensington Community Revival, Managing Director Adam Thiel reportedly said.
  • The plan includes bringing in the National Guard.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article suggests an increase in police targeting drug users without providing clear evidence of a new policy or initiative.

Recent Articles

Mayor Parker's Mission to Eliminate Kensington's Drug Crisis: A Complex Challenge

Mayor Parker's Mission to Eliminate Kensington's Drug Crisis: A Complex Challenge

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker aims to eliminate Kensington, a notoriously drug-plagued neighborhood, as the city's narcotics destination. Despite past efforts and previous encampment clearances, drug use and dealing persist. Parker's plan includes bringing in housing and intake centers for those struggling with addiction while facing opposition over the use of the National Guard.