Lateshia Beachum,

Lateshia Beachum is a journalist specializing in government and politics, with a focus on Prince George's County. She has experience covering electoral spending and underrepresented groups. Beachum joined The Washington Post in 2019 as a general assignment reporter after working for The Center for Public Integrity. Her work often highlights the impact of political decisions on local communities.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lateshia-beachum/

71%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

90%

Examples:

  • Presents information in a balanced manner, but has a slight tendency to emphasize negative aspects of subjects.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Avoids situations that may create conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Highlights instances where sources provide conflicting information.
  • Reports contradictions found in sources when applicable.

Deceptions

15%

Examples:

  • Occasionally uses misleading phrases or inaccurate information.
  • Rarely employs deceptive practices in reporting.

Recent Articles

Unregistered Muslim Pilgrims Suffer in Saudi Arabia's Scorching Heat: 1,300 Dead Amidst Lack of Amenities and Fraudulent Tour Operators

Unregistered Muslim Pilgrims Suffer in Saudi Arabia's Scorching Heat: 1,300 Dead Amidst Lack of Amenities and Fraudulent Tour Operators

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Over 1,300 unregistered Muslim pilgrims died during this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat and lack of essential amenities. The majority were forced to walk long distances without access to air-conditioned transportation or tents. Many paid for fraudulent tour packages that failed to provide adequate protection, leaving them vulnerable.