Rick Rojas,

Rick Rojas is the Atlanta bureau chief for The New York Times, covering the South. He has been with The Times since 2014 and has worked in various bureaus across the United States and Australia. His background includes stints at The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and Pacific Standard magazine. Rojas' work focuses on a variety of topics including politics, crime, faith, values, and regional issues. He is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and going into every story with an open mind and curiosity.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/rick-rojas

62%

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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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  • Rick Rojas is the Atlanta bureau chief for The New York Times, covering the South. This position may potentially expose him to various perspectives and viewpoints in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • Rojas has not shown any significant conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

0%

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No current examples available.

Deceptions

30%

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  • In one article, Rojas' use of the phrase 'Georgia's emergence as a battleground state' could be seen as implying that the state was previously not a competitive ground for elections, which is not accurate.

Recent Articles

Biden's Uncertain Fate in Georgia: Faltering Approval Ratings and Controversial Visits Raise Concerns for 2024 Elections

Biden's Uncertain Fate in Georgia: Faltering Approval Ratings and Controversial Visits Raise Concerns for 2024 Elections

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Despite winning Georgia in 2020, President Joe Biden's approval ratings have dropped among key voter groups, leading to uncertainty about his chances of winning the state in the 2024 elections. Recent polls show former President Donald J. Trump with a lead, and Biden's visit to Atlanta is met with frustration from some Georgia Democrats over his handling of issues and direction of the country. Some students at Morehouse College even urged officials to rescind Biden's commencement address invitation due to discontent over his handling of the war in Gaza.