The Declaration of Independence offers a forgotten argument for facts
The article argues that the Declaration of Independence's phrase "let Facts be submitted to a candid world" serves as a foundational call for transparency and truth in public discourse. It suggests this principle is often overlooked in modern debates about misinformation and fact-checking, urging a return to valuing objective facts.
Background
- Poynter Institute is a renowned journalism school and fact-checking organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It runs the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).