truth

Anatomy of a Fact is a recurring series exposing how the Pacific Standard research and fact-checking process works.

• By Ben Rowen

When direct questions don't get straight answers, pollsters' best strategy may seem a little bit random.

• By Nathan Collins

New research finds repeated false statements are more likely to be perceived as truthful, even when we have enough knowledge to contradict them.

• By Tom Jacobs

Is the best reason to tell the truth simply that it’s easier?

• By Paul Bisceglio