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Objectivity Score

65

Low

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Article Title:  

Michelle Obama is not coming to save us.  

[ 3/10/2024 7:00:00 AM ] Read on bostonglobe.com
Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations such as sensationalism, biased language, and unsubstantiated claims, which affect its objectivity. However, it also includes direct quotes and factual information that balance out some of the subjective content.
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Michelle Obama

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes
  • Sensationalism

    Use of sensational language to provoke interest at the expense of accuracy.

    The phrase 'Tucker Carlson — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new ventriloquist’s dummy' uses sensationalism to discredit the commentator.

    Suggested Changes

    Remove the sensationalist description of Tucker Carlson.

  • Biased language

    Use of language that is not neutral and shows author's personal bias.

    Terms like 'miscreant who’d wreaked havoc for four years' and 'gleeful relief' show a clear bias against the former president.

    Use neutral language to describe past political events and figures.

  • Unsubstantiated claims

    Claims made without evidence or based on anonymous sources.

    The claim that 'Republicans have reportedly been concerned that Obama will jump into the race' is not substantiated with concrete evidence.

    Provide evidence or reliable sources for claims made about party concerns.

  • Appeal to emotion

    Attempting to manipulate an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.

    The article appeals to emotion by discussing 'staggering death toll and deepening miseries of Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war' in the context of Biden's potential reelection campaign.

    Stick to factual reporting on political stances and avoid emotional appeals.

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- This is an EXPERIMENTAL DEMO version that is not intended to be used for any other purpose than to showcase the technology's potential. We are in the process of developing more sophisticated algorithms to significantly enhance the reliability and consistency of evaluations. Nevertheless, even in its current state, HonestyMeter frequently offers valuable insights that are challenging for humans to detect.