In this briefing, journalists heard from two leading U.S. experts dedicated to providing accurate and objective information about U.S. elections. The briefers discussed the role of fact checking in countering the misinformation that distorts political processes and hinders citizens’ ability to make sound voting decisions. They also provided an overview of tools and fact-checking resources for journalists reporting on the midterms that are available through PolitiFact and FactCheck.org
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