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International Fact-Checking Network
@factchecknet
International Fact-Checking Network at @Poynter brings together fact-checkers worldwide.
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Joined September 2015
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    Disinformation is a tool for aggression and is heavily used these days. We stand by our fact-checking community in Ukraine and strongly encourage you to follow and reach out to @voxukraine and @StopFakingNews before you share any footage and news from Ukraine.
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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.
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    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:
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    The so-called fact-checkers are huge liars and incredibly biased
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    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
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    We compiled a database of 515 websites that repeatedly spread false or misleading information poynter.org/ifcn/unreliabl…
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    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-…
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    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
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    Here’s my statement on @Meta ending factchecking program.
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    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
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    We are thrilled to announce a partnership with @Google and @YouTube on a $13.2 million grant to support worldwide fact-checking initiatives.
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    The International Fact-Checking Network strongly condemns this decision to prevent @rapplerdotcom operating and carrying out journalism. #HoldTheLine #CourageON
    RAPPLER 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-…
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    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
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    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