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Think Before You Share 🧐

Laura Ts'ao | Published on 11/20/2025

Daily Democracy Action

Fact-checking isn’t just for journalists, it’s for all of us. 🧐
When scrolling through social media - double-check before you share. These sites make it quick, easy, and reliable.

✅ The truth matters.
✅ Democracy works better when we all stay informed.
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News and Bias Checks

MediaBiasFactCheck.com – See how outlets score on bias and accuracy.
Ap - Fact - CheckTrusted checks from the Associated Press.
FactCheck.org – Nonpartisan, from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at UPenn.

Viral Rumors and Social Media

Snopes.com – Debunks viral claims and rumors.
PolitiFact.com – Fact-checks news and social media posts.
LeadStories.com – Great for checking trending stories.
CheckYourFact.com – Breaks down conspiracy theories.

Science and Data

Science.Feedback.org – Breaks down science news.
USAFacts.org – Turns government data into simple guides.

Election and Politics

Ballotpedia.org – Election results and politicians’ voting records.
OpenSecrets.org – Tracks money in politics.

Tools and Networks

Google Fact Check Explorer – Search fact checks across the web.
International Fact Checking Network – A hub for sites that follow shared standards.
Storyful.com – Traces where videos really come from.
VERIFYthis.com – Checks stories from local TV stations

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