FactCheck.org
factcheck.orgNonpartisan fact-checking of political claims and misinformation
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About
FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that investigates the accuracy of claims made by politicians, government officials, and political advertisements. It is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and publishes in-depth analyses correcting misinformation on topics ranging from healthcare policy to foreign affairs. The site serves as a public resource for voters and citizens seeking accurate political information.
Problem
Political misinformation and misleading claims from public figures are difficult for ordinary citizens to identify and verify on their own.
For
general public, voters, and journalists seeking accurate political information
How it works
Researchers and journalists investigate specific claims made by politicians and public figures, providing sourced analyses and corrections published as articles on the site.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Company
Annenberg Public Policy Center