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About PTI
Our Mission
The Political Temperature Index exists to provide an objective, data-driven measurement of political tension in the United States. In an era of polarization and information overload, we believe having a clear, transparent metric helps everyone better understand the political climate.
Why This Matters
Track Trends
See how political tension changes over time and identify patterns around events.
Balance Check
Understand how coverage differs between left and right media sources.
Transparency
Full methodology disclosure so you can understand exactly how scores are calculated.
Non-Partisan
We measure tension, not who's right or wrong. The data speaks for itself.
Data Ethics
We are committed to responsible data practices:
- All data sources are publicly available APIs
- No personal data is collected or stored
- Source bias ratings are based on established fact-checking organizations
- We regularly audit our source balance to prevent unintentional bias
Contact
Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out via GitHub or email.