Methodology
Evidence first, perspectives in view
Factlen covers each story by mapping the perspectives that matter, citing the sources behind every claim, separating what is established from what is still uncertain, and flagging viewpoints the coverage may be missing.
Multiple perspectives surfaced per story, with the sources that hold each view.
Claims map to inspectable, cited sources — not rhetoric.
What's unknown and what's missing are stated openly.
Trust
Evidence, transparency, and uncertainty
Do you claim to be unbiased?
No. Instead of claiming neutrality, Factlen shows its work: the range of perspectives on a story, the sources behind each, what's still uncertain, and which viewpoints the coverage may be missing.
How are sources handled?
Each argument includes source references where applicable. Strong claims should map to inspectable evidence, not rhetoric.
Editorial standards
Common questions
Does Factlen claim to be unbiased?
No. Claiming neutrality is itself a stance. Instead, Factlen shows its work: the range of perspectives on a story, the sources behind each, what is still uncertain, and which viewpoints the coverage may be missing. Readers can inspect the sourcing and judge for themselves.
What is Factlen's corrections policy?
When a published story contains an error, we correct it promptly and note significant corrections transparently. Errors can be reported via the Contact page.
Does Factlen take political positions?
No. Factlen is not a political organization, advocacy group, or ideological publication. Where evidence strongly favors one side — scientific consensus, legal facts, documented outcomes — that is stated plainly. Where legitimate disagreement exists, all credible positions are represented.
How are sources verified?
Sources are cited by name, outlet, and where possible, linked directly. For news stories, Factlen uses outlets with established editorial standards. For factual claims in explainers and research pieces, peer-reviewed journals, government data, and primary documents are preferred over secondary commentary.