At Racine County Eye, trust is earned by checking everyone, every time. We fact-check statements and claims from government agencies, politicians (regardless of party), nonprofits, businesses, and other institutions. This ensures our readers receive clear, factual, and helpful information in their daily lives.
Why We Fact-Check Everything
- Spin and exaggeration are common: Agencies and administrations often simplify or misrepresent data to fit their messaging.
- Your trust matters: We are committed to earning and keeping your trust by ensuring accuracy.
- You deserve clarity: Complex issues like taxes, Social Security, and healthcare should be explained with facts, not slogans.
Our Fact-Checking Process
- Verify the Claim: Identify the exact statement being made and its source.
- Check Primary Sources: Review the bill text, government data (SSA, CBO, JCT, Treasury), and official statements.
- Use Nonpartisan Expert Analysis: Reference trusted sources like the Tax Policy Center, CBPP, CRFB, and AARP Policy Institute.
- Cross-Check and Contextualize: Determine what is accurate, misleading, or false, and explain what it means for our readers.
- Explain Clearly: Present the facts in plain language without spin, emphasizing how policies will impact residents.
What We Do If We Get It Wrong
If we publish a fact that later proves incorrect, we will:
- Correct it promptly in the article.
- Note the correction clearly.
- Explain what was wrong and why we updated it.