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From the News Literacy Project

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​Great Advice.  Posted by ​Denise Cataudella on Facebook.
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Check the Facts 
  • AllSides. News stories from the right, left and center.
  • Fact Check. The Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania, checks accuracy of political stories and ads.
  • Open Secrets. The Center for Responsive Politics reports on campaign funding.
  • Politifact. The Tampa Bay Times, an independent newspaper, rates statements by politicians on the "Truth-O-Meter".
  • ProPublica. Pulitizer Prize winning on-line news source, specializing in investigative journalism in the public interest.
  • Snopes. Fact checks rumors, urban legends and some crazy fake news stories on both sides of the political spectrum.  
  • The Sunlight Foundation. A nonpartisan group uses public information, policy analysis and journalism to keep goverment transparent and accountable
  • Don't be influenced by social media campaigns - like the ones described here​.
  • For more recommendations from The International Society for Technology in Education, click here.
​Great Advice.  Posted by ​Denise Cataudella on Facebook.
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