Laura Meckler,
Laura Meckler is a national education writer with expertise in news, politics, and people shaping American schools. She has covered the White House, three presidential races, changing American demographics, immigration and health care for The Wall Street Journal and The Associated Press Washington bureau. Prior to that, she worked as a reporter in Columbus, Ohio covering state government. Laura currently works at the Washington Post where she covers various aspects of education. She has a degree in political science and international development from Washington University in St. Louis.
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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
86%
Examples:
- For decades, left-wing faculty and administrators have been thumbing their noses at federal anti-discrimination statutes.
- They do this by hiring women and racial minorities with mediocre and undistinguished records over white men who have better credentials, better scholarship, and better teaching ability.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Education: Washington University in St. Louis, A.B. in political science and international development.
Contradictions
96%
Examples:
- David Banks acknowledged that there has been antisemitism in his district and has taken steps to punish those responsible and prevent future offenses.
- Republican lawmakers accused school leaders of doing too little to confront antisemitism in their schools while the administrators defended themselves and their policies.
- School leaders defended themselves against accusations of inaction regarding antisemitism in their schools during a Capitol Hill hearing.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- For decades, left-wing faculty and administrators have been thumbing their noses at federal anti-discrimination statutes.
- The complaint, brought by a group called Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences, targets Northwestern's law school.
- They do this by hiring women and racial minorities with mediocre and undistinguished records over white men who have better credentials, better scholarship, and better teaching ability.
- This is absolute racist garbage.
Recent Articles
Lawsuit Filed Against Northwestern University for Discriminatory Faculty Hiring Practices and Law Review Selection Process
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024America First Legal and co-counsel filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University for alleged discrimination against white men in faculty hiring at the law school. The complaint also targets discriminatory practices in the Northwestern University Law Review's selection process. Since 2012, under Dean Daniel Rodriguez's leadership, Northwestern has implemented a mandate to prioritize non-white and non-male candidates, violating federal civil-rights laws. The lawsuit seeks accountability for discriminatory hiring practices and equality in faculty selection. 
School Leaders Defend Against Antisemitism Allegations: A Neutral Look at Recent Capitol Hill Hearings
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024During Capitol Hill hearings, school leaders from Berkeley, New York City, and Montgomery County defended themselves against accusations of inaction regarding antisemitism. NYC Chancellor David Banks acknowledged antisemitic incidents but emphasized disciplinary actions taken. Both leaders faced intense questioning from House Republicans. Reports indicate at least a dozen staff and school leaders have been disciplined in NYC, and 30 students suspended for antisemitic incidents. The US Department of Education investigates Berkeley Unified School District for discrimination based on Jewish ancestry or Israeli identity.