official narrative
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- mediaInformation distribution channels
- storyAccount of events
- versionA distinct form
spin · coverup · truth · government · lies · conspiracy · agenda · accepted · sanctioned · whitewash · talking points · disinformation · press release · party line · script · messaging · censorship · whistleblower
- propagandapropaganda, brainwashing, disinformation, misinformation, indoctrination
- State Mediastate broadcaster, state TV, state radio, national broadcaster, public broadcaster
source authority
official narrativecounternarrative
Story opposing mainstream accounts
word on the street · rumor · outsider perspective · hearsay · samizdat
truth/authenticity
official narrativeunvarnished truth
Reality stated without softening
hidden truth · ground truth · untold story · the facts · eyewitness account
consensus vs. dissent
official narrativecounternarrative
Story opposing mainstream accounts
fringe theory · conspiracy theory · minority report · alternative history · dissenting voice