Writer

The writer of the article “The Trump Administration Says Poverty Is Over. They’re Lying.” is Bryce Covert, an independent American journalist who writes about the economy. Previously a financial reporter and economic editor at Think Progress and editor of the Roosevelt Institute’s Next New Deal blog, Covert is currently a contributing op-ed writer at the New York Times and a contributing writer at The Nation. Covert’s experience in writing about finance and economics enhances her authority, making her appear a reliable and appropriate figure to write this article.

Note that the exam question incorrectly uses the pronoun 'his' about Covert - make sure you do not repeat this error in your analytical essay.

Covert’s writing has appeared in many publications such as Time Magazine, New York Magazine, and the Washington Post, among others. She won the 206 Exceptional Merit in Media Award from the National Women’s Political Caucus. These are generally liberal magazines, which suggests that Covert might also have liberal views.

The article was published on the website of The Huffington Post (now known as HuffPost). Founded in 2005, the...