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Search results you can trust. Announcing The Factual’s news search engine.
When you search for news at The Factual, you see results with all the context that is lacking on Google.
Should RT and Sputnik News Be Banned?
Is banning RT and Sputnik News from the right call? The Factual’s internal debate shows why the conversation isn’t straightforward.
Does The Factual Have a Left-Leaning Bias?
Regular readers of The Factual’s daily newsletter may have noticed that left-leaning sources are ranked as the top-rated article on a topic more often than right-leaning sources. Does this suggest The Factual has a left-leaning bias? While we’ve explored this issue twice before, this post explains why this pattern happens and how The Factual’s ratings and curation system …
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The Democracy Bridge-Building Ecosystem
While they may not always agree, there are hundreds of organizations on both sides of the aisle dedicated to solving what is wrong with America based on what is right with America.
Polling Is Broken. Is There a Better Way?
Political polling is unreliable due to declining response rates. The Factual’s broad mix of subscribers offers a base of readers that is easier to poll.
Announcing The Factual Forum: Finally, Productive Discussions on the News
The Factual’s discussion forum fosters productive conversations and avoids the pitfalls of echo chambers and flame wars.
Announcing: The Factual App for Apple and Android Devices
The Factual app is live for Apple and Android devices. Credible news on trending topics, now on your phone.
What Happens When a Democrat and a Republican Go on a 20,000 Mile Road Trip?
Five insights from an interview with the authors of Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground.
How Credible Is the News in Your Facebook and Twitter Feed?
The Factual’s Chrome extension now evaluates the credibility of articles right in your Facebook and Twitter feed.