A free press, worthy of public trust is essential to the health of our democracy. Voters cannot make informed choices or hold government accountable without access to credible media.
It is each voter’s job to consume a healthy media diet, separate fact from fiction, and share content responsibly. The health of our democracy depends on this individual action.
Check these additional resources for more ways to choose your new wisely.
This news aggregator invites Americans to earn rewards for news reading, rating, reviewing, and sharing news stories from a range of top outlets.
This video breaks down why disinformation has become a problem and how individuals can choose their news best.
This media site provides an at-a-glance view of what all coverage is like on a given issue and has a unique “balanced search” function.
This fact-checking website checks whether claims made by any news outlets or candidates are truthful.
Test your ability to tell real and fake news apart with this online game. Fair warning: it’s harder than it looks.
Teachers and other educators can use the following lesson plans to teach their students how to identify, contextualize, and react to misinformation.
Newseum: Fake News – What’s the Big Deal? (Free registration required)