Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly
When Queen Elizabeth II died last year, she went from “is” to “was” in a…
February 1, 2023
TFCN
The MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) publishes fact-checks for teenagers, by teenagers. TFCN fact-checks are unique in that they debunk misinformation and teach the audience media literacy skills so they can fact-check on their own.
Why you need to fact-check the “fact” pages
Have you noticed all the accounts on Instagram lately that have the word “fact” in…
January 25, 2023
Will melting glaciers caused by climate change release frozen zombie viruses?
NOTE TO TEACHERS: This article is featured in a free, one-hour lesson plan that teaches…
January 18, 2023
Corporate greenwashing: Is that big business as environmentally friendly as it seems?
A post on Twitter claims the popular retail clothing store H&M has been doing something…
January 10, 2023
Yes, this viral Keanu TikTok account is a deepfake
You’ve probably seen a TikTok account with videos of Keanu Reeves acting … very strange.…
December 21, 2022
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Complicated conversations: Tactics for dealing with the conspiracy theorist at your holiday table
The season is upon us, which means you’ll likely be gathering with family members and…
December 14, 2022
Are these photos from the Arctic accurate?
Climate change is on everyone’s radar, so it is perhaps obvious why the following Tweet…
December 5, 2022
Don’t be fooled by fake screenshots
In April, a social media post — supposedly from CNN — showed a photo of…
November 21, 2022
Gun laws and book bans: How to find the missing context
A Twitter user recently posted, “Seniors in high school in Oklahoma can carry an AR-15…
November 16, 2022
PA Senate race features a lot of viral moments – many worthy of a fact-check
The 2022 midterms are high stakes for the Democratic and Republican parties, and that is…
November 8, 2022
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