Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history. For more than two decades, Elliott has been one of NPR's top breaking news reporters. She's covered dozens of natural disasters – including hurricanes Andrew, Katrina and Harvey. She reported on the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, introducing NPR listeners to teenage boys orphaned in the disaster, struggling to survive on their own. Elliott spent months covering the nation's worst man-made environmental disaster, the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, documenting its lingering impact on Gulf coast communities and the complex legal battles that ensued. She launched the series

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/2100438/debbie-elliott

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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.

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

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Rev. James Lawson Jr.: Champion of Nonviolence and Architect of the Civil Rights Movement

Rev. James Lawson Jr.: Champion of Nonviolence and Architect of the Civil Rights Movement

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr., known for his commitment to nonviolence and mentorship of activists like John Lewis, passed away at 95. Born in Pennsylvania, he served time for draft refusal and studied Gandhi's philosophy. Lawson led key protests including Nashville Sit-Ins, Freedom Rides & Montgomery bus boycott.