Facts are and must be the coin from the realm in a democracy. However, for citizens in america and throughout the world, distinguishing between truth and fiction – often a formidable problem – is currently more difficult than ever, being a constant blast of doubtful information pours into media stores. In 935 Lays, Charles Lewis reminds us of the history of general public dishonesty in the United States, from Leader Lyndon B. Johnson’s cover-up of the true motives behind the Vietnam War, to George W. Bush’s public rationales for armed service actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and exactly how courageous investigative journalists stood up to capacity to provide truth to light. He then explores the implications for today: what exactly are the main causes and outcomes of this kind of mass deception? Lewis argues forcefully that while data factors and factoids abound, it is much harder to access the whole truth of complex issues in time for the truth to guide citizens, voters, and decision-makers.