Alternative Facts, Alternative Realities Edition of Health Wonk Review
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In a divided country and interconnected world, it often feels as if reality is fracturing before our eyes. When a spokesperson for the President asserts the administration's right to promulgate "alternative facts," it's a major challenge to convince a critical mass of people that verifiable facts are in fact verified. On the plus side, as ever more of the previously voiceless find or create a forum, we have the chance to see how differently a given law or trend may affect different people -- not alternative facts, but variant effects. This week's Health Wonk blog reflects that variety, as well as battles over fact and interpretation.
Alternative Facts, Alternative Realities Edition of Health Wonk Review
Alternative Facts, Alternative Realities…
Alternative Facts, Alternative Realities Edition of Health Wonk Review
In a divided country and interconnected world, it often feels as if reality is fracturing before our eyes. When a spokesperson for the President asserts the administration's right to promulgate "alternative facts," it's a major challenge to convince a critical mass of people that verifiable facts are in fact verified. On the plus side, as ever more of the previously voiceless find or create a forum, we have the chance to see how differently a given law or trend may affect different people -- not alternative facts, but variant effects. This week's Health Wonk blog reflects that variety, as well as battles over fact and interpretation.