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EconoCheck

Layering a specific need into fact-checking options, Sunlight and IRE join forces, creating this handy way to verify politicians' economic claims. A guide to datasets, including easy explainers.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on October 11, 2012
Topics: Community, Craft, Resources Tags: Data, Fact-Checking, Investigative Reporting, Politics

Verify U.S. Federal Government Social Media Accounts

Did the government really say that? In a viral world, it’s worth verifying. Use this new tool to check whether a government agency has registered a social source.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Database, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Public Interest, Reporting, Social Media, Tools

Politifact’s Truth-O-Meter

Draw on the fact-checking prowess of Politifact and embed their national research and accuracy ratings of political claims right on your site. Inspiration for a local effort?

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on August 24, 2012
Topics: Craft, Resources Tags: Accuracy, Congress, Fact-Checking, Government, Government Information, Investigative Reporting, Politics, Public Interest, Reporting, Research, Tools