there are now journalistic websites such as PolitiFact.com that are dedicated just to resolving factual disputes in politics.

“It is interesting that there are now institutions within journalism dedicated to resolving disputes. A few decades ago, that was seen as the role of all journalists. Journalists didn’t see themselves as stenographers, but as judges, keeping the lawyers honest in the court of public opinion. We don’t see that

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