Today we celebrate International Fact Checking Day by highlighting the life-saving work of fact-checkers around the globe, led by local fact-checkers right here in Tampa Bay. The Poynter Institute is proud to be the fact-checking capital of the world and home to three pioneering enterprises. During this time of rampant misinformation, we are working hard to provide you with the fact-based information you need to navigate our current crisis.


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Sharing best practices

MediaWise helps teens, seniors, and first-time voters determine fact from fiction online and on social media. Check out this video of our Mediawise ambassadors sharing important tips for you and every generation in your family.

Debunking hoaxes

The International Fact Checking Network leads the CoronaVirusFacts Alliance, a never-before-seen global collaboration with more than 100 fact-checkers in 60 countries producing content in 15 languages. Each week, IFCN associate director Cristina Tardáguila shares the most common hoaxes about COVID-19 ([link removed]) so you won’t be fooled here at home.

Listening to our supporters

Our Pulitzer Prize-winning program, PolitiFact ([link removed]), speaks truth to power. But don’t just take our word for it. Here's what our donors are saying on why they value and support this service:

“I want to continue to receive unbiased, factual information that's important to my family and I.”

“I appreciate what your organization does, especially extra efforts on COVID-19.”

“I cherish the truth, but it is not free.”

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Your support helps us provide you with the news you trust and rely upon, both on International Fact-Checking Day and every day.


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