Michigan Advance

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78%

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

60%

Examples:

  • The article is biased towards progressive causes and views. It uses inflammatory language to describe the actions of conservative politicians and corporations.
  • The author shows a clear preference for labor unions over management in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article has several conflicts of interest. The author uses quotes from Dominion Voting Systems to further their political bias.
  • The author is part of States Newsroom, a network of nonprofit news organizations that are supported by grants and donations from progressive sources.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are several contradictions in the article. The first one is that Stefanie Lambert Junttila was not representing Patrick Byrne in a defamation lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems.
  • The second contradiction is that she did not fail to attend a show cause hearing and then turn herself in within 24 hours as directed by the court. She was arrested on Monday for those reasons.
  • The third contradiction is that Lambert Junttila was indicted as part of a probe into alleged tampering with voting tabulators, not just representing clients involved in such cases.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article contains deceptions in their reporting. The first one is that the author claims Lambert Junttila was arrested for failing to attend a show cause hearing and then not turning herself in within 24 hours as directed by the court.
  • The second deception is that she was representing Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock.com, in a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems.

Recent Articles

  • Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

    Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 A lawyer who helped a Trump ally sue Dominion Voting Systems was arrested for breaching voting machines and violating confidentiality orders. She faces charges in Michigan while representing Patrick Byrne, who claimed the company rigged the 2020 election for Biden.

  • Kevin Guskiewicz Appointed as New President of Michigan State University

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 Kevin Guskiewicz, a nationally recognized neuroscientist and concussion researcher, has been selected as the new president of Michigan State University. Guskiewicz plans to prioritize shared governance and collaboration with all stakeholders at MSU. He will also be appointed as a professor in the university's Department of Kinesiology.

  • Heated Exchange at U.S. Senate Hearing Between Senator and Teamsters President

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 The confrontation between Senator Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien occurred during a U.S. Senate hearing on labor unions. The argument was sparked by a series of critical tweets O'Brien had previously sent about Mullin. Senator Bernie Sanders intervened to prevent a potential physical altercation. Mullin suggested they fight for charity at an event next spring, an offer O'Brien declined, proposing instead that they meet for coffee to resolve their differences.