Amy Hawkins

Amy Hawkins is a journalist known for her work with The Guardian. She has covered a wide range of topics throughout her career, including news related to media freedoms and human rights. Her reporting often highlights the impact of political and corporate power on individuals and communities. In addition to her journalistic work, Hawkins is an advocate for media literacy and supports initiatives that promote accurate, reliable information in the public sphere.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/29/welsh-woman-marks-110th-birthday-tiktok-appearance-amy-hawkins?ICID=ref_fark

62%

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:
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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%

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  • The biography provided focuses on Amy Hawkins' personal life and achievements rather than her journalistic work.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • The biography provided does not mention any conflicts of interest for Amy Hawkins.

Contradictions

38%

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  • In the article about Wall Street Journal firing Selina Cheng, it is mentioned that Cheng believes her termination is related to her role as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association and she came under pressure from her employer to quit. However, in another part of the article, it states that Cheng was fired on Wednesday and told that it was due to restructuring.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about Wall Street Journal firing Selina Cheng, it is mentioned that Cheng said she was pressed by her employer not to stand for election for chair of the union and was told that the role would be 'incompatible with my employment at the Wall Street Journal.' However, in another part of the article, it states that when she was fired on Wednesday, Cheng was told that it was due to restructuring.

Recent Articles

WSJ Reporter Selina Cheng's Unexpected Dismissal After HKJA Election Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

WSJ Reporter Selina Cheng's Unexpected Dismissal After HKJA Election Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 In June 2024, Selina Cheng, a Hong Kong-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), was unexpectedly terminated after being elected as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). WSJ instructed Cheng to withdraw from the HKJA election and leave its board days before her victory. Her dismissal, without explanation or warning, raises concerns about WSJ's commitment to press freedom amidst Beijing's crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong.