Five Myths

He’s not actually that moderate — and he’s not middle-class.

They aren’t all conservative, and abortion hasn’t always driven their politics.

The Civil War was in fact fought over slavery, and its monuments have long been controversial.

The elderly aren’t the group that feels most isolated.

No, sugar is not “addictive,” and cooking doesn’t destroy the nutrients in your food.

No, slow vote counts doesn’t mean there was fraud.

No, it doesn’t force the United States to do anything.

Can clicks, subscriptions or billionaires really save local news?

Being “tough” on crime doesn’t always make sense.

No, the best players don’t see dozens of moves ahead.

In fact, they can start before the General Services Administration gives its blessing.

Assertions about “filter bubbles” are often overstated.

Did Brown v. Board end it? And did integration work?

Are they really focused only on profits?

No, foreign countries can’t flood mailboxes with fake ballots.