Tim Dickinson

Tim Dickinson is a Senior Politics Writer at Rolling Stone where he reports on the intersection of extremism and electoral politics. In over two decades at the magazine, he's covered stories ranging from the climate crisis to covid to true crime. Based in Portland, Oregon, he was previously an Editor at Mother Jones.

Biography:  https://www.rollingstone.com/author/tim-dickinson/

50%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

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  • Tim Dickinson is a Senior Politics Writer at Rolling Stone who focuses on the intersection of extremism and electoral politics. This suggests a potential left-leaning bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not mention any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

25%

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  • Drivers waited in line for over an hour to have their vehicles searched before being allowed to pass through the convention’s security perimeter.
  • The protest was smaller than expected due to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
  • Thousands of convention delegates, journalists and Republican officials were in Milwaukee for the four-day event.

Deceptions

30%

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  • For Mary Braun – a protester in her 60s wearing a button on her blouse reading ‘CI Vote for Non-Felons’ – the answer is a firm no. Asked what she might say to Trump if she saw him today, Braun lets loose: ‘Screw yourself. Get the f--- out of here! Get lost. You’re a fascist.’
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Hundreds Gather in Milwaukee to Protest Various Causes during RNC, Expressing Opposition to Trump Administration

Hundreds Gather in Milwaukee to Protest Various Causes during RNC, Expressing Opposition to Trump Administration

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Hundreds protested in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, opposing various causes including Palestinian rights, climate change, and fear of a second Trump administration. Despite an attempted assassination of former President Trump, organizers proceeded with their rally. Protester Ron Graef expressed hope for a different political future. The Coalition to March on the RNC expected 5,000 demonstrators to unite against the Republican agenda and stand with Palestine.