Fact-Checking Resources
The internet can be a great resource for information, but not everything on it is real.
To ensure you are getting the facts, we’ve put together a list of reputable websites community members can use to fact-check news sources and political propaganda:
General Fact-Checking Resources:
A nonpartisan, nonprofit resource that monitors the accuracy of statements by politicians, public figures, and organizations.
Operated by the Poynter Institute, it rates the truthfulness of claims using its trademarked "Truth-O-Meter."
One of the oldest fact-checking sites, addressing rumors, hoaxes, and misinformation across various topics.
A global news organization that debunks misinformation and verifies viral claims.
The Associated Press fact-checks political statements and viral misinformation.
Election-Specific Fact-Checking:
Provides nonpartisan information on candidates, including voting records, issue positions, and campaign financing.
Offers insights into voting rights, election policies, and disinformation surrounding elections.
Media Literacy and Propaganda Resources:
Rates the political bias and factual accuracy of major news outlets and articles.
Shows news coverage from different political perspectives (left, center, right) to help readers identify bias.
Provides nonpartisan research and analysis on media trends, political news consumption, and voter behavior.
Social Media and Misinformation:
Focuses on combating misinformation and improving fact-checking on social media platforms.
Visualizes the spread of misinformation and fact-checks on social media.
Browser extension that rates news websites based on credibility and transparency.
Additional Tools for Evaluating Sources:
Tracks money in politics to uncover how it influences policy decisions and political propaganda.
A branch of PolitiFact that fact-checks statements made by media pundits and commentators.