New York Magazine Columnist Accused of Repeated Plagiarism by Fellow Journalists From NPR, WaPo
Ross Barkan, a columnist for New York Magazine, faces allegations of plagiarism from journalists at NPR and the Washington Post. NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn claimed Barkan copied various elements from other writers' works without proper citation. In response, Barkan defended his record, stating that only a few of his numerous columns were under scrutiny and asserting his commitment to original writing.
- ▪Barkan was accused of plagiarism by NPR and Washington Post journalists, leading to an internal review at New York Magazine.
- ▪Allyn highlighted specific instances where Barkan allegedly copied ledes and quotes from other articles.
- ▪Barkan responded by stating that he has published around 150 columns in the past year, with only a few facing allegations.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism New York Magazine Columnist Accused of Repeated Plagiarism by Fellow Journalists From NPR, WaPo NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn fired off a series of messages alleging Ross Barkan copied the work of several writers Stephanie Kaloi May 17, 2026 @ 11:49 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email New York Magazine issues are displayed during New York Magazine's Vulture Festival LA at Goya Studios on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for VOX Media) New York Magazine columnist Ross Barkan was accused of plagiarism by fellow journalists from NPR and the Washington Post, prompting an internal review at the magazine.
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