LibGuides: Evaluating Sources: Fact Checkers

Fact Checking Sites

Politifact
PolitiFact focuses on looking at specific statements made by politicians and rating them for accuracy.

Fact Check.org
We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.

Snopes
This is the oldest and largest fact-checking sites on the Internet. Snopes.com is routinely included in annual “Best of the Web” lists and has been the recipient of two Webby awards. Snopes.com personnel have made multiple appearances as guests on national news programs such as 20/20, ABC World News, CNN Sunday Morning, and NPR’s All Things Considered.

Washington Post Fact Checker
The purpose of this website is to “truth squad” the statements of political figures regarding issues of great importance, be they national, international or local. This site also seeks to explain difficult issues, provide missing context and provide analysis and explanation of various “code words” used by politicians, diplomats and others to obscure or shade the truth.

Media Bias / Fact Check
Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC News) is an independent online media outlet. MBFC News is dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices.

USA Facts
USAFacts is a new data-driven portrait of the American population, our government’s finances, and government’s impact on society. We are a non-partisan, not-for-profit civic initiative and have no political agenda or commercial motive. We provide this information as a free public service and are committed to maintaining and expanding it in the future.

FlackCheck
Tips for recognizing flaws in arguments and political ads
Washington Post Fact Checker
The purpose of this website, and an accompanying column in the Sunday print edition of The Washington Post, is to “truth squad” the statements of political figures regarding issues of great importance, be they national, international or local.
Associated Press Fact Checker
Fact-checking and accountability journalism from AP journalists around the globe.
Reuters Fact Check
A fact checking page on the Reuter's Website.
BBC Reality Check
BBC fact checker webpage.

Factba.se
Factba.se is a website which hosts a publicly available, searchable database intended to contain everything Donald Trump has said or tweeted.
Politiwoops
Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office.

Quote Checker
While this is a blog, the author provides sourcing for information. You can look at common quotes or enter a quote into the search bar on the lower right side of the screen.