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EFCSN receives €5 million grant to support Europe’s independent fact-checkers – European...
Apr 6, 2026 - The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) has received a €5 million grant to support independent fact-checking organisations across Europe. This...
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https://reporterslab.org/2022/06/17/fact-checkers-extend-their-global-reach-with-391-outlets-but-growth-has-slowed/
Fact-checkers extend their global reach with 391 outlets, but growth has slowed - Reporters' Lab
Feb 10, 2025 - Nearly 400 fact-checking outlets in more than 100 countries are working to intercept misinformation. But the pace of new fact-checking projects continues to...
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https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/2025/worlds-fact-checkers-to-meet-in-vilnius-for-globalfact-2026/
World’s fact-checkers to meet in Vilnius for GlobalFact 2026 - Poynter
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and...
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https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/2026/fact-checkers-financial-losses-strain/
Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn’t help their finances - Poynter
A survey of accredited fact-checking organizations worldwide found layoffs rose, coverage narrowed and reliance on single funders remained high
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https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2024/worlds-fact-checkers-issue-sarajevo-statement-supporting-fact-checking-as-free-speech-not-censorship-at-globalfact-11-conference/
World’s fact-checkers issue ‘Sarajevo statement’ supporting fact-checking as free speech, not...
Jan 15, 2026 - 127 fact-checking organizations in 80 countries affirm that fact-checking adds to public debate; it doesn’t censor it
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https://pride-pedia.com/
Pride-pedia - Reliable Fact Checkers
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https://www.agoravox.tv/tribune-libre/article/fact-checkers-et-traqueurs-de-109493
Fact Checkers et Traqueurs de Complotistes : L'idéologie derrière la chasse aux sorcières -...
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https://opendatakosovo.org/portfolio/seecheck-network-fighting-disinformation-and-misinformation-through-a-network-of-fact-checkers/
SEECheck Network | Fighting disinformation and misinformation through a network of fact checkers -...
Feb 9, 2024 - SEECheck Network | Fighting disinformation and misinformation through a network of fact checkers
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https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/fact-checkers-safety/
Fact-Checkers' Safety - Poynter
Aug 14, 2025 - The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) works alongside various partners to identify, fund and launch innovative proposals that address the global...
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https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2024/how-fact-checkers-can-use-ai-wisely/
How fact-checkers can use AI wisely - Poynter
AI is already saving hundreds of hours of work by automating repetitive tasks. More collaboration among fact-checkers is the next step.
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https://www.inverse.com/input/culture/twitter-birdwatch-qanon-fact-checker
Twitter's crowdsourced fact-checkers included QAnon supporters
Sep 7, 2022 - A leaked audit reveals Twitter only noticed the QAnon account the night before Birdwatch launched.
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https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/08/zuckerberg-fact-checkers-lgbtq/
Zuckerberg's removal of fact checkers harms LGBTQ+ community
Jan 8, 2025 - Changes at Meta announced by Mark Zuckerberg, including the removal of fact checkers, will allow LGBTQ+ folks to be described as mentally ill.
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https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/contact-us/media-fact-checkers
Media and fact-checkers - Eurostat
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https://www.politifact.com/article/2026/apr/02/fact-checking-important-today-ifcn/
PolitiFact | In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency
The Iran war is threatening oil prices, the global economy and international security. This makes fact-checking even more urgent than usual.
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https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2025/globalfact-rio-2025-fact-checking-future-ai/
International fact-checkers seek ways to evolve amid funding changes, rise of artificial...
Aug 14, 2025 - Hundreds of fact-checkers from around the world gathered at GlobalFact to discuss innovation opportunities amid industry challenges
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https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2025/usaid-fact-checkers-serbia-europe-istinomer/
Fact-checkers face intimidation in Eastern Europe as USAID cuts embolden authoritarian tactics -...
Trump administration's USAID claims give political cover for a crackdown on independent media overseas
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https://www.betmassachusetts.com/authors
Authors, Contributors & Fact Checkers | BetMassachusetts.com
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https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/catherine-mortensen/2026/03/16/bozell-calls-out-elitist-media-ignoring-defining-issue
elitist media ignore the SAVE Act, Fact Checkers biased against Trump
Mar 16, 2026 - The Media Research Center's critique of elitist media bias took center stage in a recent episode of The Sean Spicer Show podcast. MRC President David Bozell...
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https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/2026/state-fact-checkers-2025/
State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter
A new IFCN report finds fact-checking organizations cut staff and relied more heavily on grants as financial pressure mounted
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https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/07/mark-zuckerberg-free-speech/
Mark Zuckerberg to get rid of fact checkers to promote 'free speech'
Jan 7, 2025 - Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will be removing fact checkers from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, to boost so-called 'free speech.'
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https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/fact-checkers-bbc-disinformation-editor-full-fact/
Fact-checkers 'need to learn from the disinformation merchants'
Jan 25, 2023 - Fact-checkers need to
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https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/2026/ifcn-awards-750000-to-25-fact-checkers-navigating-a-funding-crisis/
IFCN awards $750,000 to 25 fact-checkers to build financial sustainability - Poynter
Jan 15, 2026 - Grants help organizations keep publishing while building financial sustainability
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https://newsbusters.org/other-topics/fact-checking-fact-checkers
Fact-checking fact-checkers | Newsbusters
Fact-checking fact-checkers
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https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2024/who-fact-checks-the-fact-checkers/
Who should fact-check the fact-checkers? Everyone - Poynter
Transparency of sources is the key to evaluating the work of any fact-checker
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https://www.poynter.org/shop/fact-checking-media-literacy/fact-checking-day-2026-state-of-the-fact-checkers-report/
Fact-Checking Day 2026: State of the Fact-Checkers Report - Poynter
Apr 7, 2026 - Join Indicator cofounders Alexios Mantzarlis and Craig Silverman to learn about tools and techniques to use in investigative journalism and fact-checking.
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