Tag: Fact Checking

5/1/2026

How a fact-checking service is fighting misinformation in Mississippi

Maya Srikrishnan

The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center is trying to slow the spread of misinformation with What Is True?, an initiative that creators can replicate to build trust and engagement with their audiences.
4/24/2026

How to read polling data without misleading your audience

Maya Srikrishnan

Polls can be tricky, and their results are sometimes mischaracterized by campaigns, journalists, and others.
2/18/2026

Meet the trainers for the Spring 2026 Trusted Creator fellowship

Annemarie Dooling

Based on feedback from last year, and new needs applicants mentioned, this year’s class will focus more on safety and security than previous workshops, both for the creators and their communities.
12/16/2025

How to fact check your family without losing your mind

Brittney McNamara

It’s nearly impossible to have a healthy debate when you can’t agree on basic facts, but you can discuss the misinformation in the conversation.
12/3/2025

From honest mistakes to outright lies: The Wakefield Scale of Misinformation

Savannah Geary

The Wakefield Scale focuses on the intent of the communicator, not the severity of the claim.