Fact-Checking Resources

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 : (Operated by The Poynter Institute) “A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.”

AllSides : “We use media bias ratings to provide balanced news, perspectives and issues across the political spectrum.”

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

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

Full Fact : “Full Fact fights bad information. We’re 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.”

National Association for Media Literacy Education: “As the leading voice, convener, and resource for media literacy education, NAMLE aims to make media literacy highly valued and widely practiced as an essential life skill.”

Which Face is Real? : Learn how to spot fake / A.I.-generated faces at a glance– then test your skills here.

Developed in partnership with the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Department of Education, these modules support librarians, educators, and community partners in building a shared understanding of information literacy.

Trust Me: “A feature-length documentary exploring human nature, information technology, and the need for media literacy to help people trust one another, bring them together and create a more resilient population.” (Available to stream for free using your Livingston Library card at Kanopy.com)