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The Top 10 Fact-Checking Sites
Controversial and divisive events in recent years, such as the 2020 presidential election and the Covid-19 pandemic, have driven home the importance of fact-checking websites. While no single entity can or should serve as the sole arbiter of the truth, fact-checking websites offer an essential service by delivering well-researched information, ideally in an unbiased manner, …
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Pandemic Endgame: Confronting Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Reaching the end of the pandemic requires contending with all types of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.
What It Means To Stay Informed
Connectivity and social media provide access to a greater number of news pieces, but it does not guarantee that we will absorb them or get credible news.
Algorithms and Anger Fuel 2020’s Infodemic
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide in Spring 2021. The Factual received over 150 submissions for the competition. The essay prompt was: “How did misinformation impact our lives in 2020? What steps can we take to ensure we get credible news?”
Parallax: Media Literacy Scholarship Recipient
Opposing views and genuine debate on issues leads to a deeper understanding of issues and progress. Diversity of thought is needed in a tolerant, empathetic society.
The Echo Chamber Effect: Social Media’s Role in Political Bias
How social media platforms amplify bias and partisanship.
Media Distrust: Why it’s Increasing and What To Do
Media distrust is increasing in the United States, resulting in increased polarization, bias, and misinformation. We explore causes and solutions.
News in the Attention Economy: Are You the Customer or the Product?
Reflections on how The Social Dilemma applies to news sources relying on advertising revenue.