Annie Gowen

Annie Gowen is a national correspondent based in Washington, D.C., covering the Midwest for The Washington Post's National desk. She has previously served as the India bureau chief from 2013 to 2018 and has been recognized for her long-form journalism and coverage of mass shootings. Gowen holds a BA in English and a BS in journalism from the University of Kansas.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/annie-gowen/

89%

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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:

  • The author has a history of reporting on reproductive rights and has shown an understanding of the complexities surrounding the issue. In this article, she presents both sides of the abortion debate but leans slightly towards highlighting the negative impacts of Iowa's six-week abortion ban.
  • The author quotes sources from both sides, including statements from anti-abortion activists and legal experts.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • In one instance, the author states that Iowa's six-week abortion ban goes into effect on Monday, June 28, while in another article she mentions the ban taking effect on Monday, July 29. This discrepancy could be due to changes in the legal process or a mistake in reporting.
  • The author also reports conflicting information about when abortions were legal in Iowa. One article states up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, while another says up to 20 weeks.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses accurate and verifiable information in her reporting. However, some statements could be interpreted as misleading due to their context. For example, the author states that 'Republicans went too far with this abortion ban.' This statement may be seen as an opinion rather than a fact.

Recent Articles

Iowa's Six-Week Abortion Ban: Impact, Exceptions, and Opposition

Iowa's Six-Week Abortion Ban: Impact, Exceptions, and Opposition

Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Iowa's six-week abortion ban, effective July 2024, restricts most abortions after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo. The law reversed a temporary injunction and has led to increased demand for services in neighboring states. Exceptions include rape, incest, fetal abnormality or life-threatening conditions for the mother. Opposition from organizations such as Planned Parenthood and ACLU of Iowa argues infringement on reproductive rights, raising concerns about health inequities for marginalized groups.
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban: What It Means for Reproductive Rights in Iowa and Beyond

Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban: What It Means for Reproductive Rights in Iowa and Beyond

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Iowa Supreme Court upheld a six-week abortion ban on June 28, 2024, significantly restricting abortions in the state and prohibiting most after early cardiac activity detection. Exceptions include miscarriages, life-threatening situations for the pregnant woman, fetal abnormalities leading to infant death, rapes reported within 45 days, and incest reported within 140 days. The ruling sets a precedent as Iowa becomes one of over two dozen states with abortion restrictions or bans.