Isabelle Taft

Isabelle Taft is a reporter for The New York Times. She covers a range of topics including heat waves and its effects on older adults in Philadelphia, the aftermath of mass shootings such as the Oxford High School shooting and the Colorado L.G.B.T.Q club shooter, and election-related news like Nevada's upcoming vote on abortion rights. Recent articles by Isabelle Taft for The New York Times include: - Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November - Drawn-Out Heat Wave Expected to Finally Let Up in Many Parts of the U.S. - Older adults in Philadelphia look for help staying cool. - The D.C. area has been particularly hot this weekend, with new temperature records. - On Day 7 of the heat wave, East Coast cities continue to bake, with new temperature records. - Heat-Related Illnesses Spiked in Some Regions This Past Week, C.D.C. Data Shows. - Colorado L.G.B.T.Q Club Shooter Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes - After Splash Park Shooting, Michigan Community Feels a Familiar Pain - 9 Shot at Splash Park in Michigan, Police Say - Site of Parkland Shooting Is Being Torn Down.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/isabelle-taft

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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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

92%

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  • Contradictory information found in articles regarding the demolition timeline of Parkland school shooting site.
  • Contradictory information found in articles regarding the suspect in Sacramento mass shooting.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Nevada Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion Rights Qualifies for November Ballot

Nevada Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion Rights Qualifies for November Ballot

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Nevada voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in November to protect abortion rights up to fetal viability or for the pregnant patient's life and health. With over 127,000 signatures, the initiative aims to provide greater protection against potential future restrictions following Roe v. Wade's overturning.
Mixed Emotions as Building Where Parkland Shooting Took Place is Demolished Six Years Later

Mixed Emotions as Building Where Parkland Shooting Took Place is Demolished Six Years Later

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Six years after the Parkland school shooting left 17 people dead, the building where it took place is being torn down, sparking mixed emotions from grieving parents. While some families, like Lori Alhadeff whose daughter Alyssa was killed, want the building demolished as part of their healing process, others oppose its removal.
Long-Awaited Demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Site Set to Begin

Long-Awaited Demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Site Set to Begin

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Two grieving mothers advocate for the demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's 1200 building, filled with remnants from the 2018 mass shooting. The site will be torn down after the last day of school this week.
Suspect in Sacramento Mass Shooting, Smiley Martin, Dies in Jail: Cause of Death Unknown

Suspect in Sacramento Mass Shooting, Smiley Martin, Dies in Jail: Cause of Death Unknown

Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Suspect Smiley Martin, identified in the April 2022 Sacramento mass shooting that left six people dead and 12 others wounded, died in his jail cell at the Sacramento County Main Jail. The cause of death is unknown. Martin was awaiting trial on three felony charges when found unresponsive during a routine cell check. Two recent similar cases have occurred at the jail.