This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization checks the accuracy of what is said by people involved in U.S. politics. It includes analysis of current speeches and commercials, information on false or misleading viral rumors, and an "Ask FactChecK" service. "FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania."
"PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics. PolitiFact is run by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times,..."
"Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy."
Available for Chrome, this plug-in "blocks" known fake news sites and provides links to more reputable sources. It also gives feedback on how partisan your browsing patterns are and recommends articles to balance your sources.
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Not Real News
Not Real News is the Associated Press's weekly compilation of popular, yet false stories and pictures that are currently circulating online.
