During the primary leading up to Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s win, the New York Times subtly implied he struggled to gain support from Jewish voters. The paper’s coverage frequently mentioned Mamdani’s criticism of Israel, creating the impression he had difficulty appealing to this demographic, despite having no solid evidence. Post-primary polls, including those from Zenith Research and GQR Research, revealed Mamdani leading with Jewish voters by significant margins. However, the New York Times largely disregarded these findings, offering vague justifications and relying on ambiguous language in subsequent articles, while also refusing to respond to specific questions about the discrepancy.
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The New York Times amended its reporting on the death of a Gazan child, Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, clarifying the child’s pre-existing medical condition. The initial coverage failed to mention that al-Matouq suffered from cerebral palsy, a detail the newspaper subsequently added after receiving information from the hospital that treated him. This addition aimed to provide a more complete understanding of the child’s health situation and the circumstances surrounding his death. The revised story now reflects a more nuanced account.
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For twenty years, HuffPost has been dedicated to delivering unwavering, fact-based journalism. This commitment to truth requires continued support to ensure its longevity. Readers’ initial backing was crucial in establishing and strengthening the newsroom. Now, as the publication moves forward, it calls on its audience for renewed assistance to sustain its mission.
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The New York Times faced criticism for a story questioning mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s racial self-identification on a college application, a story that quickly drew fire. The article, which revealed Mamdani, who is of Indian descent but born in Uganda, had checked multiple race boxes, was fueled by hacked information from a source linked to white supremacist views. Critics, including prominent journalists, deemed the story unnewsworthy, especially given the compromised source and the candidate’s explanation of his diverse background. This incident, along with the Times’s editorial stance against Mamdani, raised concerns about the newspaper’s perceived bias against his candidacy.
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The New York Times faced criticism for publishing a story about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s racial self-identification, sourced from an individual known for promoting “race science.” The Times article focused on Mamdani’s college application where he listed multiple races, and he explained his background as an American born in Africa. Controversy arose, however, due to the source, identified as Jordan Lasker, who the Times described as an academic. Reports show Lasker regularly defends race scientists and their arguments of racial inequality, using IQ tests to suggest inferiority. Critics argue that the Times downplayed Lasker’s extreme views and gave him anonymity, making the article questionable.
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A New York Times report alleges that Elon Musk, while serving as a senior advisor to President Trump, frequently used various drugs, leading to health complications. Musk dismissed the report by questioning the Times’ credibility, prompting criticism from Fox News host Howard Kurtz who labeled Musk’s response as deflection. Social media users have also commented on Musk’s behavior in recent videos, speculating about drug use. Musk’s tenure as a government advisor has concluded, and he is reportedly returning to his private sector businesses.
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A federal jury ruled against Sarah Palin in her defamation retrial against the New York Times, upholding the newspaper’s non-liability for a 2017 editorial inaccurately linking Palin to a mass shooting. This verdict, following a 2022 ruling overturned on appeal, reinforces the “actual malice” standard, requiring proof of knowing falsehood or reckless disregard for the truth. The case garnered significant attention due to the high-profile individuals involved and its implications for free speech in the current political climate. Despite the loss, Palin expressed contentment with her personal life and remained undecided on an appeal.
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The New York Times recently published an article criticizing transgender activists, focusing on isolated incidents rather than the broader context of escalating anti-trans legislation. This article, one of several similar pieces, ignores the thousands of anti-trans bills introduced across states, shifting the narrative away from the real threats faced by the transgender community. Instead, the focus is placed on perceived assertiveness by transgender advocates, effectively minimizing the severity of the situation and contributing to the marginalization of transgender people. This harmful framing deflects from the urgent need to address widespread legislative attacks targeting the transgender community and their basic rights.
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Trump’s Truth Social post attacked Maggie Haberman and the New York Times, claiming their coverage of him is consistently inaccurate and biased. He specifically cited a recent article detailing Natalie Harp’s influential role in relaying information to Trump, portraying Harp as an “enabler” of his impulsive behavior. Trump demanded an apology for what he deems years of false reporting, emphasizing his election victory despite this alleged negative coverage. The article detailed Harp’s significant role in mediating information flow to Trump, a concerning development to his staff.
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It is no secret that the New York Times has had a long-standing history of endorsing Democratic candidates, and their recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president comes as no surprise. The editorial board’s scathing criticism of former President Donald Trump paints a stark contrast in their portrayal of the two candidates. They depict Trump as unworthy and unfit to serve as president, leaving no room for doubt in their assertion that Harris is the only patriotic choice for the country.
While it is important to acknowledge that Harris has not detailed all of her plans as much as voters would like, the clear dangers of a second Trump presidency outweigh any concerns about the specificity of her policies.… Continue reading
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