ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with a focus on exposing abuses of power and betrayals of public trust. The organization covers a range of topics including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology. ProPublica has contributed to positive changes such as new laws; reversals of harmful policies and practices; and accountability for leaders at local, state and national levels through their investigative journalism. As a nonprofit organization primarily powered by donations, ProPublica is committed to uncovering the truth, no matter how long it takes or how much it costs.

76%

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

85%

Examples:

  • But an investigation by ProPublica and CBS News found that the system that funnels a growing pot of state money to anti-abortion nonprofits has few safeguards and is riddled with waste.
  • In an unusually magnanimous gesture, Vos said
  • Intuit’s ad tactics have been dishonest

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week.
  • The article fails to disclose that TurboTax is owned by ProPublica's parent company, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • A special State Department panel recommended that Secretary of State Anttony Blinken disqualify multiple Israeli military and police units from receiving U.S. aid after reviewing allegations of serious human rights abuses.
  • The Wisconsin Legislature passed new voting maps that would end years of gerrymandering in the state.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • But an investigation by ProPublica and CBS News found that the system that funnels a growing pot of state money to anti-abortion nonprofits has few safeguards and is riddled with waste.
  • Intuit continues to tout free tax prep on their website even though most customers are not eligible for the program.

Recent Articles

  • Texas' Alternatives to Abortion Program: $140 Million in Funding and Lack of Oversight Since Roe v. Wade Overturned

    Texas' Alternatives to Abortion Program: $140 Million in Funding and Lack of Oversight Since Roe v. Wade Overturned

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Texas' Alternatives to Abortion program, which has seen a budget surge after Roe v. Wade was overturned, faces scrutiny for lack of oversight on $140 million in taxpayer funds.
  • IRS Audit Threatens Former President Trump with Over $100 Million Tax Bill on Chicago Tower

    IRS Audit Threatens Former President Trump with Over $100 Million Tax Bill on Chicago Tower

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 The IRS is auditing former President Trump over potential double dipping of tax losses worth over $100 million from his Chicago tower, which opened during the Great Recession and faced financial struggles. Trump claimed losses in 2008 and later shifted ownership, but the IRS argues this constituted double counting.
  • US Considering Historic Sanctions Against Israeli Military Unit Netzah Yehuda for Alleged Human Rights Violations

    US Considering Historic Sanctions Against Israeli Military Unit Netzah Yehuda for Alleged Human Rights Violations

    Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 The U.S. is investigating the Netzah Yehuda battalion of the Israeli military for alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank, which could result in unprecedented sanctions. The battalion, known for attracting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and hard-line nationalists, has been accused of violence resulting in death and criticism from Israeli leaders. One such incident involved the death of an 80-year-old Palestinian American man after his arrest by Netzah Yehuda soldiers.
  • Wisconsin Governor Signs New Legislative District Maps into Law, Marking a Major Victory for Democrats

    Wisconsin Governor Signs New Legislative District Maps into Law, Marking a Major Victory for Democrats

    Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on February 19th, 2024. The almost even split between Democratic-leaning and Republican-leaning districts marks a significant victory for Democrats in Wisconsin as they have long sought to overturn the previous gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans control of both chambers of their legislature since 2011. The new maps are designed to reduce partisan bias baked into current maps and give Democrats a chance at winning control of the state in future elections.
  • FTC Orders Intuit to Stop Advertising TurboTax as Free, Cites Deceptive Marketing Practices

    FTC Orders Intuit to Stop Advertising TurboTax as Free, Cites Deceptive Marketing Practices

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The FTC has ordered Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, to stop advertising its tax filing software as free for many consumers who are ineligible. The company engaged in deceptive marketing practices and violated federal law prohibiting unfair business practices. According to the final order released on Monday (2024-01-23), TurboTax must inform consumers that most filers will not qualify for free tax filing services.