Elise Patkotak

Elise Patkotak is an Alaska-based columnist and author. She is the author of 'Coming Into the City,' which is available at AlaskaBooksandCalendars.com and local bookstores. Her writing focuses on various topics including politics, social issues, and religion. She contributes to local and online publications, sharing her opinions on a wide range of subjects.

Biography:  https://www.adn.com/author/elise-patkotak/

86%

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:
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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

85%

Examples:

  • In her opinion piece, Elise Patkotak argues that Christians should stop thinking they are the only ones with a moral code and that installing the Ten Commandments in classrooms should include other dominant religions.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • Elise Patkotak's book 'Coming Into the City' is available at local bookstores and through AlaskaBooksandCalendars.com. This could be seen as a conflict of interest as it may influence her opinions and articles.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • In her article, Patkotak mentions Louisiana's new law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and states that some argue they should also include other dominant religions.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • In her article, Patkotak suggests that hanging the Ten Commandments from other religions in classrooms might make people realize how similar their beliefs are. This could be seen as deceptive as it may downplay the differences between religious beliefs.

Recent Articles

Louisiana's Controversial New Law: Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms Sparks Debate and Legal Challenges

Louisiana's Controversial New Law: Ten Commandments in Public Classrooms Sparks Debate and Legal Challenges

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Louisiana's new law mandates displaying the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms from January 2023, sparking controversy and legal challenges. The law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, has drawn criticism from parents and civil liberties organizations like the ACLU. Despite past Supreme Court rulings against similar legislation in Kentucky and other states, supporters argue it could foster moral values.