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Author: Ross O'Keefe

Ross O'Keefe has ^36.7% among authors. BS Score: 2.5%. Articles analyzed: 16. Words analyzed: 22,932.

Top reasoning patterns

Negativity Bias - 16.3% (3,731 hits)
Framing Effect - 11.6% (2,671 hits)
Biased Writer Voice - 11.1% (2,537 hits)
Appeal to Emotion - 10.9% (2,494 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 5.5% (1,254 hits)
Halo Effect - 4.7% (1,082 hits)
Unattributed Quote - 4.1% (951 hits)
Hasty Generalization - 3.8% (873 hits)

Analyzed articles

Accused Chico library shooter flashes hateful ‘white power’ symbol in first court appearance since killing 2 ^51.5%

New York Post - By Brad Appleton, Ross O'Keefe - 6/25/2026, 11:21 PM

Unattributed Quote 43.4% - Appeal to Emotion 37.8% - Confirmation Bias 34.7%

The teen accused of opening fire and killing two inside a Butte County Library continued his campaign of hate by flashing the “white power” sign in court. Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, was in court in Chico, California Thursday. Sayer’s arms were shackled during the hearing and he was dressed in yellow long-sleeved jail garb with grey... more

Exclusive | NBA star, R&B legend make list of California’s top tax cheats as they allegedly owe hundreds of thousands to the state ^41.4%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 6/23/2026, 12:00 AM

Negativity Bias 37.3% - Framing Effect 35.2% - Appeal to Authority 24.4%

Carlos Mencia isn’t the only celebrity in California’s tax crosshairs, a newly surfaced list of the state’s 500 biggest tax delinquents also names an R&B icon and a former NBA star among the high-profile names accused of owing major tax debts. NBA star Malik Beasley and singer Toni Braxton are on the California Franchise Tax Board's top... more

Exclusive | Harrowing footage shows ‘Lilo & Stitch’ actress Daveigh Chase skin and bones living on Skid Row months before her death ^66.6%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe, Brad Appleton - 6/17/2026, 9:05 PM

Negativity Bias 38.6% - Appeal to Emotion 25.7% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 14.4%

“Lilo & Stitch” star Daveigh Chase was living a tortured existence months before her death as her friends and loved ones tried desperately to save her life, her manager told The California Post. John Ryan, Chase's manager of more than a decade, said he and Chase's stepsister Gaia Brown had enlisted the help of a private investigator... more

Horror as suspect who killed bride-to-be in brutal bus stop hit-and-run crash is unmasked as local notable ^53.2%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/28/2026, 9:39 PM

Negativity Bias 48.3% - Appeal to Emotion 40.5% - Appeal to Authority 23.2%

The suspect who allegedly killed a young bride-to-be in a hit-and-run at a bus stop has been identified as a local notable, reports say. San Diego health official Assmaa Elayyat, 41, is accused of mowing down 27-year-old Katie Osorio in an Infiniti G35 car last Saturday. She worked for San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency... more

Another Hollywood star breaks cover to back Spencer Pratt for LA mayor ^71.1%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/27/2026, 8:53 PM

Appeal to Emotion 22.6% - Negativity Bias 21% - Framing Effect 20.8%

Another Hollywood star breaks cover to back Spencer Pratt for LA mayor This award-winning actor has come out in support of Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor — in another sign Hollywood is coming around to his candidacy. Hollywood star Dennis Quaid has come out in support of Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor — in another sign... more

Major West Coast airports brace for utter chaos as new DHS chief reveals massive shake up plans ^58.1%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/27/2026, 2:49 PM

Ambiguity (Equivocation) 30.4% - Confirmation Bias 27.6% - Slippery Slope 23%

The United States' head immigration official is leaning toward pausing international air traffic to several West Coast airports in a controversial and chaotic move. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, fresh off his stint in the Senate before taking over from Kristi Noem, said he is "drawing up plans" to end... more

Legendary California skateboarder Marc Johnson dies at 49 — as fellow pro issues mysterious statement ^51.4%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/27/2026, 2:04 PM

Halo Effect 24.8% - Appeal to Authority 20.3% - Anecdotal 18.9%

A legendary California skateboarder has died at just 49, according to close friend and fellow pro skateboarder Louie Barletta. The San Jose skating scene considered Marc Johnson one of its most influential figures, and those within the sport studied his technical precision and myriad of tricks for inspiration. It is unclear how Johnson... more

Horrifying moment packed Alcatraz ferry slams into San Francisco pier ^37.5%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/26/2026, 1:56 PM

Negativity Bias 45.6% - Anecdotal 37.2% - Availability Heuristic 20.2%

This is the terrifying moment the ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz smashed into a pier as it docked over the weekend. A passenger recorded as the vessel crashed into Pier 31, knocking people off their feet and frightening others. Luckily, there were no reported injuries. But some passengers were left traumatized by the experience. more

Eric Swalwell’s name continues to cause headaches for East Bay voters ^31%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/16/2026, 6:10 PM

Negativity Bias 36.5% - Framing Effect 12.3% - Hasty Generalization 11%

For these voters, Eric Swalwell just won’t go away. The disgraced former Congressman will appear on two separate ballots for East Bay voters: the special election for his 14th congressional district seat and the California June 2 primary ballot. Voters in the East Bay cities of Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, and Pleasanton should expect to... more

CBS bows to pressure from Spencer Pratt over its 'comical' campaign coverage ^60.6%

California Post - By Ross O'Keefe - 5/9/2026, 11:50 PM

Overconfidence Bias 28% - Biased Writer Voice 25.1% - Framing Effect 18.3%

CBS News released its full interview with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt after he torched the network over the “comical 5-minute hit piece” it aired on him this week. Pratt had called out the outlet for filming for “over an hour” at his burned-out lot Pacific Palisades and broadcasting only snippets of the conversation,... more

Author: Ross O'Keefe

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

Accused Chico library shooter flashes hateful ‘white power’ symbol in first court appearance since killing 2 51.5%

Exclusive | NBA star, R&B legend make list of California’s top tax cheats as they allegedly owe hundreds of thousands to the state 41.4%

Exclusive | Harrowing footage shows ‘Lilo & Stitch’ actress Daveigh Chase skin and bones living on Skid Row months before her death 66.6%

Horror as suspect who killed bride-to-be in brutal bus stop hit-and-run crash is unmasked as local notable 53.2%

Another Hollywood star breaks cover to back Spencer Pratt for LA mayor 71.1%

Major West Coast airports brace for utter chaos as new DHS chief reveals massive shake up plans 58.1%

Legendary California skateboarder Marc Johnson dies at 49 — as fellow pro issues mysterious statement 51.4%

Horrifying moment packed Alcatraz ferry slams into San Francisco pier 37.5%

Eric Swalwell’s name continues to cause headaches for East Bay voters 31%

CBS bows to pressure from Spencer Pratt over its 'comical' campaign coverage 60.6%