Marin Independent Journal

The Marin Independent Journal (MIJ) is a daily newspaper that covers news and events in Marin County, California. It was founded in 1943 and is owned by the New Media Investment Group. The MIJ claims to be the largest source of local news and information for Marin residents.

68%

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 seems to have a bias towards sensationalizing and exaggerating the news. For example, it uses words like 'spike', 'sneezing' and 'severe coughing fits' to describe whooping cough symptoms that are not very severe for healthy individuals.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The site has a conflict of interest by promoting its own advertisers and sponsors. For example, it mentions the Goodwill theft in Novato without mentioning that it was committed by someone who stole from their own workplace.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The site contradicts itself by stating that the persistent cough can last more than 10 weeks but seldom results in severe complications. This is a contradiction because if it seldom results in severe complications, then why does it persist for so long?

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The site is deceptive by not providing enough information or context for its readers. For example, it does not explain what Bordetella pertussis is or how it spreads. It also does not provide any data on the number of cases or deaths caused by whooping cough in Marin.

Recent Articles

  • Understanding Whooping Cough: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

    Understanding Whooping Cough: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

    Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It's characterized by prolonged bouts of coughing and a distinctive whooping sound when inhaling. Symptoms are similar to a common cold but can include fatigue, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.