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International Fact-Checking Network
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- The verified signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network launch ukrainefacts.org to publish fact checks on the mis/disinformation circulating in #Ukraine. Developed by @maldita, the database is available to browse through on the website.
- On Tuesday, the Washington Free Beacon posted a story with the headline “Fact Check: Nearly 100 Percent of Political Contributions From Fact Checkers Go to Democrats.” It was amplified on Twitter by Elon Musk. The story is wrong. A thread:Replying to @Not_the_BeeThe so-called fact-checkers are huge liars and incredibly biased
- For the first time ever, 10 U.S. fact-checking organizations, together with @TelemundoNews & @UniNoticias, are working together to create a bilingual @WhatsApp chatbot to fight #misinformation. Meet #FactCHAT🇺🇸.. #2020Election 👉 poy.nu/factchat
00:00 - We compiled a database of 515 websites that repeatedly spread false or misleading information poynter.org/ifcn/unreliabl…
- We have been informed of a potential violation of the IFCN code of principles by one of our verified signatories in India. Further evaluation will be followed by communication with the related organization. ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/know-more/the-…
- An open letter to YouTube’s CEO from the world’s fact-checkers. #YouTubeOpenLetter poynter.org/fact-checking/…
- Today is International Fact-Checking Day! We celebrate everyone who seeks facts, shares them, and pushes back against falsehoods — not just fact-checkers, but all who help keep public discourse grounded in facts. #FactsMatter today and every day. #FactCheckingDay
00:00 - Statement from IFCN Director @AngieHolan
- April Fools' Day is over — today is all about facts! Celebrate #FactCheckingDay and become a better fact-checker with this thread of tips, quizzes and resources. poynter.org/fact-checking/… #FactCheckIt
- The International Fact-Checking Network strongly condemns this decision to prevent @rapplerdotcom operating and carrying out journalism. #HoldTheLine #CourageONRAPPLER STATEMENT In an order dated June 28, our Securities and Exchange Commission affirmed its earlier decision to revoke the certificates of incorporation of Rappler Inc and Rappler Holdings Corporation. #HoldTheLine #CourageON rappler.com/nation/193650-…
- While trust in mainstream media is low, trust in fact-checking organizations is relatively strong. But this level of confidence is nowhere near as high as fact-checkers want it to be. That's why @factchecknet reviewed its code of principles 👉 poy.nu/2XHZ6xs
- In the absence of clarity and a rash of #misinformation, the #COVID19 pandemic has created a breeding ground for #prejudice against minority groups. Read the latest report from the #CoronaVirusFacts alliance, by @HarrisonMantas 👉 poy.nu/2Wc8xTE #CoronaVirus











