Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
How these are measured.
1 scored article;
a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more
about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned.
Their outlet averages -0.28
(leans left).
More from this journalist
Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
🔮 The pictures of the men with their shirts off could point to a precautionary measure against the risk of suicide vests or concealed weapons. assertive
🔮 “I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I’d like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision, and one which is grounded in experience and careful consideration of policing powers.” assertive
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