Whitehall Indivisible: One Set of Facts

American politician Patrick Moynihan once said, “You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts.” This idea is at the forefront of the minds of Whitehall Indivisible (WI). If everyone were indeed accessing the same accurate facts, would the opinions be as widely divided? We think not.

We do not believe in “alternative facts.” We acknowledge multiple perspectives on a single event and recognize the need for thorough research.

Since we first started meeting in February, we have discussed the role of the media, near-media, and social media in shaping the opinions of...