Monday, April 12, 2010

Facts — what a concept.

In Germany this month, journalists held a full-fledged convention on the topic of fact-checking, and Regret the Error's coverage is delightful. The main reveal is that the German newsweekly Der Spiegel, co-sponsor of the event, employs dozens of fact-checkers, perhaps more than any other publication in the world and certainly more than any publication in America.

Facts — what a concept. And checking facts — how quaint.

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