Between the internet, social media, and 24-hour news cycles, information has never been more abundant. And the decisions we make in our daily lives– from the political candidates we vote for, to the medical treatment we choose to receive, to the products we buy, to the organizations we join or support– rely on the quality of information we consider.

But of course, not all information is created equal, even though all of it can spread to millions of people instantaneously, regardless of accuracy. On top of that, A.I. technology can now fabricate fairly plausible images, audio, or videos of people doing or saying things that are entirely fictional. As a result, it can seem more difficult than ever to know who or what to trust– including our own eyes and ears. With that in mind, below are some fact-checking resources that can help you determine the validity of what you read, see, and hear in the media.

Snopes.com
“The definitive Internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.”

The Poynter Institute
“A global nonprofit that strengthens democracy by improving the relevance, ethical practice and value of journalism.”

PolitiFact
“A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.”

FactCheck.org
“A nonpartisan, nonprofit ‘consumer advocate’ for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.”

Reuters Fact Check
“Examining social media narratives and misinformation.”

Full Fact
“A team of independent fact checkers and campaigners who find, expose, and counter the harm it does.”

Lead Stories
“A fact checking website debunking viral misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.”

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