Fact Checking The Surge of Dark Money: Inside the Emergence of the "Safety and Affordability PAC" October 26, 2026 Ali Ikhwan As the 2026 midterm election cycle reaches its fever pitch, the machinery of American political spending has revealed a new, high-velocity engine of influence. The "Safety and Affordability PAC Inc.,"…
Fact Checking The Emergence of ‘Lower Costs Now’: Inside the Democratic Super PAC Shaping the Senate Battlefield October 26, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy In the high-stakes arena of American electoral politics, the machinery behind political advertising often moves in the shadows, fueled by vast sums of money and intricate networks of affiliated committees.…
Fact Checking The State of the Union: Assessing the Metrics of President Trump’s Second Term October 25, 2026 Lina Irawan As the United States approaches the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, the political climate remains intensely focused on the performance of President Donald Trump’s second administration. With the President urging…
Fact Checking The Politics of Trauma: Ramaswamy Campaign Faces Backlash Over Ad Featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s Estranged Mother October 25, 2026 Lina Hope In a development that has sent shockwaves through the Ohio gubernatorial race, the campaign of Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has launched a controversial television advertisement featuring Donna Arthur, the estranged…
Fact Checking The Tax Battleground: Dissecting Campaign Claims in the Texas Senate Race October 24, 2026 Nana Muazin As the race for an open Texas U.S. Senate seat intensifies, voters are being bombarded with competing narratives regarding taxation, fiscal responsibility, and the political records of the two primary…
Media Ethics Unmasking the Truth: Mastering Data-Driven Health Journalism in Latin America October 24, 2026 Dwi Wanna In an era defined by information saturation, the ability to distill complex health data into compelling, actionable narratives has become the hallmark of elite investigative journalism. Health reporting does more…
Fact Checking The Fentanyl Narrative: Analyzing the Border Rhetoric in the Alaska Senate Race October 24, 2026 Suro Senen In the high-stakes battle for control of the United States Senate, the contest in Alaska has emerged as a critical flashpoint. Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan finds himself in a…
Media Ethics Empowering the Guardians of Truth: An In-Depth Look at the DFRLab’s Digital Sherlocks Program September 30, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In an era defined by the rapid proliferation of digital information—and the equally rapid spread of sophisticated disinformation—the need for a vigilant, skilled, and globally connected cadre of investigative researchers…
Visual Journalism The Stewardship of Truth: A.G. Sulzberger on the Enduring Legacy of The New York Times September 30, 2026 Muslim Main Facts: A Blueprint for Institutional Longevity In an era defined by the rapid disintegration of traditional media models and the existential threat of digital disinformation, A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of…
Fact Checking Federal Funds or Political Propaganda? The Debate Over the White House’s New Ad Campaign September 29, 2026 Lina Irawan The White House is currently embroiled in a fierce legal and ethical controversy regarding the production and airing of three taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring President Donald Trump. As these spots circulate…
