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Author: Ben Markus

Ben Markus has ^50.8% among authors. BS Score: 3.1%. Articles analyzed: 3. Words analyzed: 15,846.

Top reasoning patterns

Framing Effect - 20.9% (3,305 hits)
Negativity Bias - 15% (2,384 hits)
Appeal to Emotion - 8.7% (1,384 hits)
Self-Serving Bias - 7.8% (1,240 hits)
Availability Heuristic - 7.3% (1,157 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 6.6% (1,049 hits)
Pessimism Bias - 4.4% (693 hits)
Hasty Generalization - 4.4% (690 hits)

Analyzed articles

ICE detention, deportation can deny justice in local criminal cases, frustrating prosecutors ^62%

Colorado Public Radio - By Ben Markus, Allison Sherry - 4/10/2025, 6:55 PM

Aurora Police officers called it a “chaotic scene” — one victim jumped from a fourth-floor window to escape a fusillade of bullets, breaking both his legs; another man was found a block away with a gunshot wound in the abdomen; a third victim was found outside his apartment with a bullet wound to his arm. Nixon Jose Azuaje-Perez, 19 at... more

Despite efforts at reform, Colorado officers still shoot people at a high rate ^65.2%

Colorado Public Radio - By Ben Markus - 3/10/2025, 10:00 AM

The shooting lasted only 10 seconds, from when the Douglas County deputy opened the door of his patrol car until he fired nine rounds, killing a man holding a gun. But the repercussions seem likely to last for months or years. The shooting took place in the parking lot of an arcade and bar in Highlands Ranch where Jalin Seabron was... more

Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado creates risk for buyers ^38.8%

Colorado Public Radio - By Ben Markus - 1/28/2025, 11:00 AM

Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state’s lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. A breaking point came when he released a much cheaper product to the market,... more

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Author: Ben Markus

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

ICE detention, deportation can deny justice in local criminal cases, frustrating prosecutors 62%

Despite efforts at reform, Colorado officers still shoot people at a high rate 65.2%

Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado creates risk for buyers 38.8%

ICE detention, deportation can deny justice in local criminal cases, frustrating prosecutors ^62%

Despite efforts at reform, Colorado officers still shoot people at a high rate ^65.2%

Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado creates risk for buyers ^38.8%