Sarah Polus

Sarah Polus is an associate editor originally from the East Coast but currently living in Los Angeles. She studied at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism and briefly at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Before joining The Hill, she worked for The Washington Post's Style section for several years. Sarah initially joined The Hill as a member of the audience engagement team in 2020.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/sarah-polus/

71%

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

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Sarah Polus is an associate editor at The Hill, where she previously worked in the audience engagement team. She has also worked for The Washington Post's Style section.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Sarah Polus studied at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism and briefly attended the University of Auckland in New Zealand. This education background may influence her reporting and perspective.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In an article about a House Oversight Committee hearing, Sarah reported a comment by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) about Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and her 'fake eyelashes.' This contradicts the image of professionalism and decorum expected from members of Congress.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In an article about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Sarah quotes Van Jones calling Greene a 'disgrace to the American people' and 'a disgrace to that Congress.' While not directly deceptive, this framing presents a negative and polarized view of Greene.

Recent Articles

Pat Sajak Bids Farewell to Wheel of Fortune After 40 Years: A Heartfelt Goodbye to Co-Host Vanna White and Millions of Viewers

Pat Sajak Bids Farewell to Wheel of Fortune After 40 Years: A Heartfelt Goodbye to Co-Host Vanna White and Millions of Viewers

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Beloved Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak (1981-2023) bid farewell after 42 years, expressing gratitude to viewers and praising the show's role as a family gathering place. Co-star Vanna White tearfully paid tribute during her following episode.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Comment Sparks Controversy and Allegations of Racism in Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Comment Sparks Controversy and Allegations of Racism in Congress

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 During a House Oversight Committee hearing, tensions between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) escalated when Greene made a comment about Crockett's appearance that was perceived as racist by some. The incident, which added to the personal attacks and tension between parties, has been widely criticized for distracting from important issues and undermining the dignity of Congress.