Language
A Headline Is a Frame, Not the Whole Picture
Learn how to read a headline against the article’s actual claims, spot its chosen emphasis, and keep a vivid frame…
The collection
All stories
Explore articles that unpack public stories through context, evidence, language and perspective. Each piece starts with a question worth following and makes clear where the answers remain open.
Evidence
Two Accounts, One Event: Comparing Sources Without Picking a Winner
Compare sources without picking a winner by tracing each claim to its basis and seeing which parts of an event each…
Context
Why Public Issues Come with Long Shadows
Context for public issues reveals how earlier choices shape today’s options, helping you distinguish useful background…
Language
The False Choice Hidden in Either-Or Arguments
Learn how to spot false choices in public arguments, test whether two options exhaust the issue, and identify the…
Media
A Five-Minute Check Before Sharing a Developing Story
Use a five-minute check before sharing a developing story to choose accurate wording, preserve context, and avoid…