Narratives and ignorance trump accuracy in descriptions of Democratic proposal

Don’t look to fact-checkers for resolution

Reporters and editors need a better approach to covering the controversy

After historic health care decision, some commentators set out on fruitless search for campaign narrative

It’s journalism-speak for "seeming more likely to win"

Overhyped gaffe coverage is a sign that editors should shift resources to other stories

If you must cover the birthers, here’s an annotated how-to

Journalists are exaggerating the risk that Mitt Romney will be "defined" early

A little poli-sci—or just recent history—would have helped pundits avoid the hype

As the candidates’ positions change, reporters construct differing narratives