Kira Lerner

Kira Lerner is a democracy editor for Guardian US, based in Washington, DC. Her work primarily focuses on topics related to democracy and voting rights in the United States. She has extensively covered issues surrounding voter suppression, election integrity, and the impact of partisan politics on the electoral process. Through her reporting, Lerner provides insight into how these issues affect citizens across the country and shapes the broader political landscape.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kira-lerner?page=2

90%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The author refers to themselves as 'we' when discussing the Guardian's endorsement for president, which could indicate a personal alignment with the publication's stance.
  • The author uses quotes from Biden that highlight his confidence and defiance despite making notable mistakes during a press conference.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author's biography mentions their role as democracy editor for Guardian US, which could potentially create a conflict of interest when reporting on topics related to democracy and elections.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin' during an announcement of a NATO compact to support Ukraine, but quickly corrected himself.
  • Biden was defiant when asked about losing support among Democrats and unionists, but made a notable flub when he mixed up Vice President Kamala Harris with Trump during the news conference.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author reports that Trump was convicted of a felony but may still be able to vote for himself in the November election, without clarifying that this is due to differences in state laws regarding felon disenfranchisement.
  • The author states that 12 million Americans believe violence is justified to restore Trump to power, but does not provide context on how this number was reached or the broader public opinion on the matter.

Recent Articles

Biden's Solo News Conference: Notable Errors When Referencing Zelenskyy at NATO Summit

Biden's Solo News Conference: Notable Errors When Referencing Zelenskyy at NATO Summit

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 At the NATO summit in July 2024, President Biden reassured Democrats of his fitness for a second term amid calls to step down. During a solo news conference, he made errors referring to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Former President Trump's Criminal Conviction: Impact on Voting and Election

Former President Trump's Criminal Conviction: Impact on Voting and Election

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime in May 2024, found guilty of falsifying business records related to hush money payments. Despite this, he may still be able to vote and campaign in key swing states due to Florida and New York's voting laws. The conviction could sway voter support from younger voters and college-educated suburban voters, while Trump's base remains unwavering. Sentencing on July 11 could include prison time and fines, but the political impact is uncertain. Trump faces additional legal troubles with ongoing investigations.