Journalists
Date Range
Score Range
The Guardian (Included / Excluded) : UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandal
Journalists excluded and delegitimized through pattern of omission
The article fails to acknowledge that Israeli forces have killed journalists in Lebanon and labeled them 'terrorists' without evidence. This omission contributes to a broader media environment where press freedom is under threat but not recognized, effectively excluding journalists from protection norms.
New York Post (Legitimate / Illegitimate) : Athletic executive editor admits mistake in handling of Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal in meeting with …
Journalist's professional legitimacy undermined by personal conduct
[omission]: Failure to clarify why a personal relationship raises journalistic ethics concerns implies automatic illegitimacy of Russini’s prior reporting or role.
Independent.ie (Effective / Failing) : Iranian officials refuse to attend Fifa congress in Canada, citing behaviour of immigration staff
Journalistic institutions framed as failing in their duty to provide context and balanced reporting
[omission], [vague_attribution], [selective_coverage]
The New York Times (Safe / Threatened) : King Charles Stresses Significance of U.S.-U.K. Ties
Journalists framed as under threat
[selective_coverage] and [omission]: The article references a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (from external context) but does not report it directly, while listing minor tech updates. This downplays violence against press, signaling a broader editorial pattern of minimizing threats to journalists.
NBC News (Included / Excluded) : How the White House Correspondents' Association dinner chaos unfolded
Press portrayed as integral to national events and protected
The presence and safety of journalists are noted, with the event centered on the White House Correspondents' Association, and their evacuation and attire in the aftermath emphasized, suggesting their inclusion in the official narrative.
“Reporters were still in their gowns and tuxedos, too.”
NZ Herald (Trustworthy / Corrupt) : TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman allegedly used a homophobic slur in an incident involving Lloyd …
Journalists portrayed as untrustworthy and potentially engaging in offensive conduct
[loaded_language], [sensationalism], [selective_coverage]
“TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman allegedly used a homophobic slur in an incident involving Lloyd Burr in Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ office”
The Guardian (Safe / Threatened) : Media freedom ‘under sustained attack’ across EU as public trust drops, report finds
Journalists portrayed as under severe and systemic threat
[editorializing] and [balanced_reporting]: The article uses strong but attributed language like 'crisis point' and details physical attacks, bombings, and police protection to emphasize the danger to journalists.
“Journalist safety in particular reached what the report called “a crisis point” in Europe in 2025, with reporters and media workers facing “extreme physical violence and systemic legal harassment””
Irish Times (Included / Excluded) : Attacks on hospitals must not be normalised
implied exclusion and targeting of professionals upholding public accountability
[omission] and [appeal_to_emotion]: While not explicitly mentioned in the article text, the deep analysis notes Israeli forces killed journalists and labeled them 'terrorists'—a pattern of exclusion. The letter’s focus on silencing humanitarian voices indirectly supports this framing by highlighting systemic targeting of public service roles.
Stuff.co.nz (Stable / Crisis) : TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman allegedly directed slur at reporter
Press gallery culture is framed as being in crisis due to interpersonal conflict
[selective_coverage], [cherry_picking]
“Allegations published on a blog on Tuesday said there was an incident between two journalists at the event.”
RNZ (Included / Excluded) : Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur
Journalists framed as vulnerable to exclusion and harassment in professional settings
[loaded_language] and [framing_by_emphasis]: The use of 'alleged homophobic slur' combined with the dramatic headline framing positions the incident as a serious breach of inclusion, emphasizing the vulnerability of individuals within the press gallery despite lack of direct confirmation or context.
“used alleged homophobic slur”