Fact-checking has been around for more than a generation, giving newspapers and magazines a chance to ofer something diferent and escape the “he said, she said” pattern. In the later decades of the 20th century, most newspapers and big broadcasters were steeped in the values of “middle of the road” reporting as media owners sought ever-larger and more diverse audiences. Stories were considered balanced when diferent sides were presented with equal weight and respect. Deciding which side was right or more accurate or more worthy was left to the news consumer or voter.
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