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Unvarnished adds context to the news, through topical threads written by experts and packed with direct evidence.

Today, we’re drowning in breaking news and hot takes. But in the rush for clicks, the news has dropped background, evidence, and informed judgment. Millions are doing their own research on news that they find uninformative and untrustworthy.

We don’t need more information – we need the right information. Each Unvarnished thread provides background on a single topic in a clear, concise, and digestible way. The evidence comes straight from the source, grounding the news in a foundation of facts.

(Semi-)Social Media

When reporters aren’t given the freedom to apply expertise and judgment, they end up as mere stenographers for the powerful. That’s why Unvarnished threads are created directly by the experts themselves. Instead of hidden bias and unsubstantiated assertions, you get transparent judgments based on actual evidence. And by crowdsourcing, we can provide context as fast as the news moves.

But we’re cutting out the worst of social media. You don’t need an account to read Unvarnished, and there is no algorithm to reward ragebait or manipulate your attention. All evidence must be sourced, and all threads are moderated for misleading and bad information. Best of all, we’re not owned by a mega-billionaire promoting his own interests.

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Unvarnished is a labor of love. We hope that you will find it useful, and always want to know how we can make it better. We can’t wait to hear from you:

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