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  • loaded language: 'Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin'
  • loaded language: 'anger the 'right people''
  • loaded language: 'vanquishing his political foes'
  • loaded language: 'illicit gains'
  • loaded language: 'bad actors'
  • loaded language: 'outrageous'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on the youth and bravery of the subject

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17-Year-Old Alexander Browder Discusses Being Sanctioned by Russia

Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old high school student, was sanctioned by the Russian government for his report on cryptocurrency laundering. He discovered the sanctions while in class and stated that they motivate him to continue his work in exposing corruption. Browder is the son of Bill Browder, a well-known critic of Vladimir Putin.

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Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old high school student, was sanctioned by the Russian government for his report on cryptocurrency laundering. He discovered the sanctions while in class and stated that they motivate him to continue his work in exposing corruption. Browder is the son of Bill Browder, a well-known critic of Vladimir Putin.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 65/100
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Inflammatory language 7/100
Sentiment +20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'anger the 'right people''
  • ✕ loaded language: 'vanquishing his political foes'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'illicit gains'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'bad actors'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'outrageous'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on the youth and bravery of the subject
  • ✕ editorializing: He’s taking on the Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin
  • ✕ editorializing: It’s unprecedented for the Russians to sanction a 17-year-old

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Original Headline

‘I Was in High School Class When I Found Out I Got Sanctioned by Putin at 17’

Neutral Headline

17-Year-Old Alexander Browder Discusses Being Sanctioned by Russia