What is a hoax?
What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? University of Louisville's Misinformation Lexicon can inform you more about fakes news and misleading information.
What is "fake news?"
At basic level, " fake news" is a term that is used to describe any kind of false or deceptive news story, often one that is circulating on social media. Fake news sources deliberately publish hoaxes, disinformation, and propaganda designed to deceive readers for the purpose of political and/or financial gain.
Adapted from Merrimack College.
Provides left, right, and center perspectives on the same news stories so readers can access the facts of the stories for themselves and avoid political biases.
Videos, transcripts, and other resources about the Presidential and Vice President debates.
A nonpartisan, nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in the U.S. politics.
Campaign finance reports.
Created for the general public, this independent website tracks federal legislation, voting records, bill status, speeches on the floor, and much more.
The most comprehensive resource for federal campaign contributions, lobbying data and analysis available anywhere.
An independent, nonpartisan group that conducts research on public opinion and attitudes on politics, media, and other social issues.
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative website researches politicians' claims and rates them for accuracy.
An independent website that attempts to debunk rumors, urban legends, myths, and misinformation.
"The purpose of The Washington Post, is to "truth squad" the statements of political figures regarding issues of great importance, be they national, international, or local."