What is The Graphic Truth?
The Graphic Truth is an interactive investigation platform that maps the relationships, connections, and networks behind complex stories. By visualizing verified information as interconnected nodes and edges, we help readers move beyond isolated headlines and see the bigger picture.
Why We Built This
Important stories often involve dozens — sometimes hundreds — of people, organizations, locations, and events. Traditional reporting presents these elements in linear narratives, making it difficult for readers to grasp the full scope of interconnected relationships.
We created The Graphic Truth to solve this problem. Our platform transforms dense, sourced reporting into explorable maps where every connection is backed by documented evidence. The result is a tool that makes power structures visible and accountable.
How It Works
Each investigation on The Graphic Truth is organized as a topic — a focused area of inquiry with its own set of entities and connections. Within each topic you will find:
Entities
The people, organizations, locations, and events at the center of the investigation.
Connections
The documented relationships between entities, each tagged with a fact-check status and supported by cited sources.
Interactive Maps
Visual network graphs that let you explore connections spatially and discover patterns across the investigation.
Featured Collections
Curated groupings that highlight specific themes, clusters, or aspects of the broader story.
Our Mission
We believe that access to well-organized, verifiable information is essential to an informed public. Our mission is to:
- Make complex investigations accessible and navigable for everyone.
- Ensure every claim is sourced and every connection is documented.
- Provide tools that encourage independent exploration and critical thinking.
- Maintain editorial independence and transparency in our methodology.
Get Started
Browse our investigations to explore the connections behind the stories that matter. Click on any entity to see its full profile, examine its connections, and follow the sources yourself.