How to Tackle Conspiracy Theories in Politics
Americans' beliefs about politics are as inaccurate and bizarre as ever. Is there a way to fix that?
Fact-checking
Anatomy of a Fact: When Is the 'Bismarck Tribune' a Better Source Than the 'New York Times'?
Anatomy of a Fact is a recurring series exposing how the Pacific Standard research and fact-checking process works.
Anatomy of a Fact: A Note on Uncertainty
Deciphering what counts as true in our post-truth era.
We're Hiring a Research Editor
Pacific Standard is looking for an experienced research editor to own the magazine's fact-checking operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our content.
Fact-Checking Trump's Plan for the Opioid Epidemic
President Donald Trump spoke for several minutes on Tuesday about drug addiction in America. Pacific Standard annotated his speech.
Can Fact-Checking Take Down Demagoguery?
Maine Governor Paul LePage has been making outlandish accusations against the black community. The American Civil Liberties Union is calling his bluff — by asking to see his files.
Fact Checking Might Make Politicians More Honest
Political scientists warned politicians to be on their best behavior— and it looks like it worked.
Fact-Checking With Wikipedia
A network of Wikipedia infobox links helps reveal claims' veracity, researchers find.