Opinions on the reliability of Wikipedia sources, Trump’s accurate crime trend prediction, and additional analysis
Tech beat: Wikipedia’s Un-‘Reliable’ Sources
According to Ashley Rindsberg at Pirate Wires, users who accessed the ‘List of executive branch czars’ article on July 24 would have seen Kamala Harris listed.
However, after that date, the list no longer mentioned Harris. The site classifies outright leftist or socialist outlets as mainstream sources while deeming conservative outlets like Fox News unreliable.
This biased classification of sources adds bias to the encyclopedia, reducing our understanding of knowledge.
While Wikipedia is a collaborative achievement, it may not be fulfilling its founders’ intentions.
From the right: Trump Got Crime Trend Correct
In the Trump-Harris debate, ABC moderator David Muir claimed “The FBI says overall violent crime is coming down in this country,” a statement Trump refuted as fraudulent.
Fact-checking by The Washington Examiner’s editorial board revealed that crime is actually higher under the Biden-Harris administration, compared to Trump’s presidency.
Changes in how local law enforcement agencies report crime to the FBI have contributed to the discrepancy in crime statistics between the two administrations.
Eye on NY: State Gov’t Hikes Insurance Costs
Bill Hammond from the Empire Center warns that the latest health insurance premium hikes announced by New York regulators are drowning consumers instead of helping them.
Albany’s taxation and regulation policies are driving up health coverage costs, making it harder for consumers to afford insurance.
Proposals like one aiming to eliminate copayments for asthma inhalers risk increasing costs for everyone else.
State officials should focus on improving the affordability of health coverage by rolling back taxes and regulations that worsen the situation.
Culture critic: Exposing the ‘Anti-Racist’ Con
According to The Wall Street Journal’s Jason L. Riley, Matt Walsh’s new film “Am I a Racist?” reveals the flaws in DEI programs and the DEI industry as a whole.
The film may lead more companies to abandon their DEI programs, which studies show have minimal impact on racial bias.
Walsh’s film exposes how focusing on changing the color of beneficiaries rather than ending racial bias perpetuates racial tensions.
Social-media watch: Meta’s ‘River-Sea’ Mistake
Michael Herzog at The Hill criticizes Meta’s oversight board for legitimizing the slogan ‘from the river to the sea,’ which is often used to express hatred toward Israel and reject the Jewish people’s right to self-determination.
In a climate of increased antisemitism, legitimizing this slogan is seen as shameful and dangerous.
While respecting free expression, it’s important to acknowledge the implications of this slogan in inciting violence or threats thereof.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
