Fake News and Fact Checking

The IFLA chart shared on the NNEC library blog mentions fact checking sites.  Here are some commonly recommended fact checking sites that are recognized on the Mount Allison University library site.

• FactsCan.ca
  Self-described as an "independent and nonpartisan fact-checker on Canadian federal politics."  Established in 2015.  Not frequently updated (based on visits in January - March 2017). 
   
• FactCheck.org
  A self-described "nonpartisan, nonprofit" project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania that "aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics"  Monitors the factual accuracy of claims and statements by major U.S. political players in TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
   
• Politifact
  "Rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics." Operated by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times. 
   
• Snopes.com
  Independently owned and operated online rumour investigator. Well-regarded and in operations since 1995.