FactCheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit 'consumer advocate' for voters.
Overview
FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. It aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics by monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
✨ Key Features
- Fact-checking of political claims
- Analysis of TV ads, debates, and speeches
- Coverage of viral misinformation
- Special reports on complex topics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania
- Focus on in-depth, well-researched articles
- Nonpartisan approach
Unique Value: Provides in-depth, nonpartisan analysis of political claims, backed by the academic rigor of the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used by voters, journalists, and educators to get nonpartisan information about U.S. politics.
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- Fact-checking international politics
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more academic and in-depth approach to fact-checking compared to some other fact-checking websites.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The website is free to access.
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