Becca Rothfeld

Becca Rothfeld is a book critic based in Washington, D.C., currently serving as the nonfiction book critic at Book World. She has previously worked as an assistant literary editor at the New Republic and pursued a PhD in philosophy at Harvard University, focusing on aesthetics and the history of philosophy. Her educational background includes Dartmouth College (BA in philosophy and German) and the University of Cambridge (MPhil in history and philosophy of science). Rothfeld's debut essay collection is expected to be published by Henry Holt in 2024. Throughout her career, she has provided insightful commentary on a variety of literary works, with a particular emphasis on nonfiction. Her writing often explores the intersection of philosophy and contemporary issues, making it accessible to a broad audience.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/becca-rothfeld/

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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

95%

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  • Fauci became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deceptions

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