VTDigger

VTDigger is a member-supported news organization focused on providing rigorous journalism to the people of Vermont. The site covers a wide range of topics, including politics, education, environment, and health care. It aims to explain complex issues, promote public accountability and foster democratic and civic engagement. VTDigger has a strong base of thousands of members and an average of 630,000 monthly readers rely on the site for news and information with new content six days a week. The site's journalists are out in the field investigating reader tips daily, resulting in original reporting that is well-received by Vermonters. VTDigger has received numerous awards and recognition from various organizations for its journalism, including Best Coronavirus Coverage and commendations for building strong social trust during the Covid-19 pandemic.

90%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The article contains a clear example of religious bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • A cyberattack has impacted pharmacies and providers across Vermont and New England as Change Healthcare, which operates Vermont's Medicaid pharmacy claims system, was hit by the attack
  • Heat waves are getting more frequent and intense.
  • Temperatures are expected to climb well into the 90s and could approach 100 degrees in some areas.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The title implies that Sen. Bernie Sanders' office was damaged by an arson attack when it was actually just his door that caught fire due to someone spraying accelerant on it and lighting a fire.

Recent Articles

  • Vermont Man Settles $175,000 Lawsuit Over Middle Finger Gesture Arrest: Implications for Free Speech and Law Enforcement

    Vermont Man Settles $175,000 Lawsuit Over Middle Finger Gesture Arrest: Implications for Free Speech and Law Enforcement

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 A Vermont man, Gregory Bombard, reached a $175,000 settlement with the state after being arrested for giving a middle finger gesture to a state trooper in 2018. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) argued that Bombard's First Amendment rights were violated. The settlement includes damages to Bombard and attorneys' fees for the ACLU and FIRE, but Vermont did not admit to any wrongdoing. This case highlights the importance of upholding free speech rights, particularly in controversial or subjective situations involving law enforcement.
  • Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Public Health and Safety Concerns

    Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Public Health and Safety Concerns

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A scorching heat wave breaks records in the Midwest and Northeast, bringing potentially deadly temperatures and increasing concerns for public health and safety. With temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, cooling sites are advised for those without air conditioning. The extreme heat also fuels wildfires in New Mexico and tropical storms in Texas, raising fears of a hyperactive hurricane season due to record ocean warmth.
  • New Breakthrough in 40-Year-Old Cold Case: Infant's Identity and Parents Identified Through Genetic Genealogy

    New Breakthrough in 40-Year-Old Cold Case: Infant's Identity and Parents Identified Through Genetic Genealogy

    Broke On: Thursday, 01 April 1982 Vermont State Police have identified the infant found dead in 1982 as Matthew Isaac Doe, resolving a 40-year-old cold case through genetic genealogy technology. The mother admitted to delivering him alone and losing consciousness, causing his death. No criminal charges will be filed against her or the father.
  • Dartmouth College President's Swift Action Leads to Protests, Arrests, and Injuries

    Dartmouth College President's Swift Action Leads to Protests, Arrests, and Injuries

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 On May 1, 2024, Dartmouth College President Sian Leah Beilock authorized the removal of a student protest encampment, resulting in injuries to a professor, arrests of student journalists, and a bystander's fractured shoulder. Beilock faced criticism from students and faculty following the contentious police intervention.
  • Police Search for Suspect in Fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' Office in Vermont

    Police Search for Suspect in Fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' Office in Vermont

    Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Police in Vermont are searching for a suspect who allegedly started a fire outside the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, causing minor damages but no injuries.
  • Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Nationwide Outage, Pharmacies Struggle with Prescriptions

    Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Nationwide Outage, Pharmacies Struggle with Prescriptions

    Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 A cyberattack on Change Healthcare's computer network has caused a nationwide outage in the transmission of data between healthcare providers and insurance companies. The disruption is expected to last through the day according to Optum, the IT company for Change Healthcare. Pharmacies around the country are having trouble processing some prescriptions due to this incident. The American Hospital Association urged health-care organizations to disconnect from Optum until it is deemed safe to reconnect. Baylor Scott & White Health in Bryan, Texas immediately severed known connections identified by Change Healthcare as at risk or potentially involved with the issues.

  • Missing Massachusetts Men Found Dead in Vermont

    Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023
      Two bodies found in Eden, Vermont have been identified as missing Massachusetts men Mark Pecora and Sean Ryan. The cause of death for both men was gunshot wounds to the head. The case is being treated as a double homicide by the Vermont State Police.