Virginia Mercury, LLC

The Virginia Mercury is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers the policy and politics of the commonwealth. It was founded in 2017 by a group of veteran journalists who wanted to provide independent and insightful reporting on the issues that matter to Virginians.

59%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The site is biased by using the term 'nonpartisan' to describe itself when it is actually a liberal outlet that supports progressive causes and candidates.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The site has a conflict of interest by relying on donations from outside sources that may influence its reporting and editorial decisions.
  • The site has a conflict of interest by supporting progressive causes and candidates that may benefit from its coverage.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • The site contradicts itself by claiming to be nonprofit while also accepting donations from outside sources.
  • The site contradicts itself by claiming to have no paywalls while also requiring a subscription for some content.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The site is deceptive by not disclosing the sources of its quotes and information.
  • The site is deceptive by using vague terms like 'fair' and 'tough' to describe its reporting without providing any evidence or examples.

Recent Articles

  • Measles Exposure Warning at Dulles and Reagan National Airports in Virginia

    Measles Exposure Warning at Dulles and Reagan National Airports in Virginia

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 On January 14, the Virginia Department of Health issued a warning about possible measles exposure at Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport. A person with measles had passed through both airports between January 3 and 4 after returning from international travel. Measles is considered one of the most dangerous preventable diseases that spreads easily through shared airspace when an infected individual breathes, coughs or sneezes. The department advised anyone who may have been in either airport at those times to monitor themselves for symptoms until January 25.