More than 4 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began late February. With bordering countries Poland, Romania and Hungary overwhelmed with Ukrainians looking for safety, President Joe Biden […] The post How US immigration p
Publication: fact checking
Poynter→ World’s largest forum of fact-checkers heads to Oslo
In June, journalists, technologists, policymakers and fact-checkers of every stripe will convene in Oslo, Norway, to attend the ninth iteration of the world’s largest fact-checking conference, Global Fact 9. This […] The post World’s larg
Poynter→ A question amid the bloodshed from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Is this genocide?
Amid the bloodshed from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s a question that’s increasingly being raised: Is this genocide? Through April 1, the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human […] The post A question amid the bloodshed from
Poynter→ A 2004 video of Dr. Anthony Fauci praising natural immunity doesn’t mean he’s ignoring science on COVID-19
An 18-year-old video of Dr. Anthony Fauci talking about the strength of natural immunity is making the rounds on social media, with some users alleging the director of the National […] The post A 2004 video of Dr. Anthony Fauci praising natural i
Poynter→ These viral videos are not from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
For the past few weeks, we’ve watched the crisis in Ukraine unfold on social media. But misinformation follows a crisis. We’re seeing a ton of false or out-of-context photos and […] The post These viral videos are not from the Russian invasio
Poynter→ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and billionaire philanthropist George Soros are not cousins
A viral Facebook post falsely says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and billionaire philanthropist George Soros are related by birth — one in a series of baseless claims about links between the two. […] The post Ukrainian President Vol
Poynter→ Pfizer did not bribe the FDA for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Some social media users are falsely describing a document showing a $2.8 million payment from Pfizer to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a “bribe” for approval of the […] The post Pfizer did not bribe the FDA for approval of i
Poynter→ Fact-checkers around the world share their experiences with harassment
Plainclothes policemen arrived at an office of Filipino journalists in Quezon City, professing they’d come to carry out a routine background check. But for the VERA Files reporters who had […] The post Fact-checkers around the world share their
Poynter→ In 2022, Brazil’s Bolsonaro disinformation machine challenges a growing number of skeptics
Making politics in Brazil in 2022 demands knowledge of how to manipulate social platforms and flood them with information that makes up a convincing narrative that the country is doing […] The post In 2022, Brazil’s Bolsonaro disinformation
Poynter→ A quote about Rupert Murdoch and white men attributed to New Zealand’s prime minister is bogus
If you’re a fan of Fox News, you may be a little upset with a quote going around about its founder, media mogul Rupert Murdoch. According to social media posts, […] The post A quote about Rupert Murdoch and white men attributed to New Zealand&#
Poynter→ The challenges of combating misinformation in India
The post-pandemic world is expected to be more challenging in comparison to the one we knew before 2020. The volume and penetration of misinformation in India over the last two […] The post The challenges of combating misinformation in India appe
Poynter→ Vaccines given to babies do not overload the immune system, despite social media claims
The process of introducing solid foods to a baby can be messy, entertaining and, as any parent who has been through that process knows, deliberate. Cereals should be fortified with […] The post Vaccines given to babies do not overload the immune
Poynter→ Myth Detector adds Russian language to its long language repertoire list
Myth Detector, a fact-checking project of the Georgia-based Media Development Foundation — or MDF — recently launched a Russian-language website to combat mis- and disinformation related to the Russia-Ukraine war. […] The post Myth Detector a
Poynter→ #FactCheckingIsEssential: Fact-checkers from around the world pause to reflect on a heightened disinformation landscape
Misinformation is no longer a topic of interest for the International Fact-Checking Network’s signatories — it is a focal point for a global news story. As false information (from individuals, […] The post #FactCheckingIsEssential: Fact-check
Poynter→ Fact-checking is at the heart of good governance and democracy-building
It is Dec. 4, 2020, three days to the eighth general elections in Ghana which, among other candidates, is to be contested by a sitting president and a former president […] The post Fact-checking is at the heart of good governance and democracy-bu
Poynter→ A federal terrorism bulletin is not an attempt to criminalize free speech, despite claims
A recent terrorism bulletin from the federal government warned that false information about election fraud and COVID-19 is contributing to a heightened threat of domestic extremist attacks. Some are using […] The post A federal terrorism bulletin
Poynter→ Being essential in Colombia means fact-checking for many diverse audiences, TikTok, mural newspapers and memes
For citizens to make informed decisions in a democracy, freedom of the press, freedom of expression and freedom of information are essential. But now that, in the words of Moisés […] The post Being essential in Colombia means fact-checking for m
Poynter→ Poynter’s foolproof guide to living your best fact-filled life
When the day for pranks and jokes comes to an end, the nonprofit Poynter Institute invites everyone to celebrate the role of facts in everyday life during the sixth International […] The post Poynter’s foolproof guide to living your best fact-f
Poynter→ A video of people shouting profanity at Joe Biden is not real. The chants were edited in.
Some social media users are sharing a video that they claim President Joe Biden doesn’t want on the internet. The video posted March 27 on Facebook is a compilation of clips from […] The post A video of people shouting profanity at Joe Biden
Poynter→ Factchequeado is putting false narratives from US Latin communities on the mainstream map
The content and conduits of misinformation vary greatly depending on their language of dissemination. In Hispanic communities in the United States, false information tends to propagate mostly on WhatsApp because […] The post Factchequeado is putt
Poynter→ A claim that Putin beheaded bioweapon engineers in Ukraine and called Trump to tell him has no basis in fact
Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured countless headlines in connection with his nation’s violent attack on Ukraine. But at least one circulating on social media credits him with violent acts […] The post A claim that Putin beheaded bio
Poynter→ A ‘sincere apology’ from Chris Rock circulating on social media isn’t real
Since actor Will Smith struck comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, social media users have pined for new development in the celebrity drama. But in the absence of […] The post A ‘sincere apology’ from Chris Rock circulating
Poynter→ Joe Biden said taking questions on Justice Breyer was inappropriate
On Jan. 27, the Republican National Committee tweeted a short clip of President Joe Biden saying, “I’m not gonna take any questions because I think it’s inappropriate.” BIDEN: “I’m not […] The post Joe Biden said taking questions on
Poynter→ Trees with leaves don’t prove the White House tweeted an old photo of Joe Biden
On the morning of March 23, President Joe Biden’s verified Twitter account tweeted an image of him saluting as he boarded a helicopter on the South Lawn of the White […] The post Trees with leaves don’t prove the White House tweeted an old ph
Poynter→ Fact-checking Ginni Thomas’ texts to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows about the 2020 election
Virginia Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, made a series of false and conspiratorial claims shortly after the 2020 election in text messages […] The post Fact-checking Ginni Thomas’ texts
Poynter→ How news coverage of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings compare to Brett Kavanaugh’s
On March 23, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson sat before members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the third day of her confirmation hearing for a spot on the U.S. Supreme […] The post How news coverage of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmatio
Poynter→ Fact-checking 3 prominent claims about Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Florida classrooms have become a site of regular battles in the culture wars. The most recent fight is over sexual orientation and gender identity. State lawmakers approved a bill that […] The post Fact-checking 3 prominent claims about Florida&#
Poynter→ There is no evidence that Putin invaded Ukraine to ‘crush child traffickers’
According to one narrative being shared on social media, Russia has a noble aim for its war against Ukraine: to end child trafficking there. “Putin vows to ‘crush’ child traffickers […] The post There is no evidence that Putin invaded U
Poynter→ Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians is a master class in how to get people to reconsider their views
It’s hard for fact-checkers to admit it, but sometimes all the evidence, sources and citations in the world won’t change people’s minds. Our work is beloved by those who are […] The post Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians i
Poynter→ Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed the US is ‘not so different’ from Russia on freedom of speech
Speaking on Fox News amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed that Russia and the U.S. are largely the same when it comes to […] The post Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed the US is
Poynter→ Broken URLs helped fuel the unfounded conspiracy theory about biolabs in Ukraine
Ukraine’s biological research laboratories have been in the news in recent weeks as Russia, China and a number of media pundits falsely claimed that their existence was proof that the […] The post Broken URLs helped fuel the unfounded conspirac
Poynter→ Is Biden correct that the spike in gas prices is largely Putin’s fault? Mostly.
President Joe Biden recently cast blame for a spike in gas prices on Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We’ve seen the price of gas go up over $1 just since he […] The post Is Biden correct that the spike in gas prices is largely Putin
Poynter→ How memes are used to spread misinformation
Memes can be fun ways to comment on current events or pop culture. They also build a sense of community on social media. Unfortunately, memes have also become a sneaky […] The post How memes are used to spread misinformation appeared first on Poy
Poynter→ Could a Russian strike on Poland trigger Article 5 and bring NATO into war?
So far, the military conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has remained within the borders of Ukraine. But it may not stay there — and if not, there’s a chance […] The post Could a Russian strike on Poland trigger Article 5 and br
Poynter→ President Biden claimed that there are 9,000 unused oil drilling permits. That’s mostly true.
President Joe Biden said that his policies have not made the U.S. less equipped to withstand the impact of the ban on Russian energy imports. He contended that the onus […] The post President Biden claimed that there are 9,000 unused oil drilling
Poynter→ Russia, China and Tucker Carlson lack evidence on Ukraine bioweapons labs
Russia, China and right-wing American media have been spreading false stories about U.S.-backed bioweapon labs in Ukraine.”We confirm facts, unearthed as part of the special military operations, which testify to […] The post Russia, China a
Poynter→ A Time cover showing Putin with Hitler’s mustache isn’t real
In what looks like a Time magazine cover, Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen with an image of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s mustache layered on his face. “The return of […] The post A Time cover showing Putin with Hitler’s mustache i
Poynter→ Gas prices aren’t high due to shut down US production. Oil production in Biden’s first year is on par with Trump.
U.S. gas prices hit a high on March 8, and President Joe Biden warned Americans they may pay even more at the pump after he banned imports of oil from Russia to […] The post Gas prices aren’t high due to shut down US production. Oil productio
Poynter→ A story that claims Putin bombed a Biden-owned villa and ‘hammered’ biolabs, pedophile rings is bogus
As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, misinformation continues to spread about the conflict. “Putin bombs Biden-owned villa in Ukraine while hammering biolabs & pedophile rings,” reads the headline of a […] The post A story
Poynter→ No, furries don’t get litter boxes in school bathrooms
A TikTok video of a mother at a school boarding meeting went viral in which she says she heard Michigan schools were providing litter boxes for furries — students who […] The post No, furries don’t get litter boxes in school bathrooms appeare