Journalism Education Uncovering the Truth: Mastering Data-Driven Health Journalism in Latin America September 16, 2026 Evan Lee Salim In an era defined by rapid medical advancements, complex public health crises, and the constant flux of pharmaceutical policy, the role of the health journalist has never been more vital.…
Media Ethics Unmasking the Truth: Inside the DFRLab’s ‘Digital Sherlocks’ Investigative Training Program September 16, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In an era defined by the rapid proliferation of disinformation, deepfakes, and sophisticated online influence operations, the ability to discern fact from fiction has become a cornerstone of modern democracy.…
Fact Checking The Digital Mirror: How AI-Generated Campaign Ads are Reshaping the Texas Senate Race September 15, 2026 Dwi Wanna In the high-stakes arena of the Texas Senate race, the battle for the hearts and minds of voters has entered a contentious new chapter. A recent campaign advertisement released by…
Fact Checking The Politics of Rankings: Examining the Controversy Behind Maine’s High School Performance Claims September 13, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In the high-stakes theater of American political campaigns, statistics are frequently wielded as weapons. In the toss-up U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson,…
Fact Checking Anatomy of a Crisis: The Battle Over Pennsylvania’s Measles Death Toll September 13, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In an era of heightened public skepticism toward health institutions, a recent controversy in Pennsylvania has transformed a medical tragedy into a high-stakes political firestorm. The Pennsylvania Department of Health…
Fact Checking The Great Prescription Pricing Debate: Dissecting the Data Behind the Political Claims September 12, 2026 Muslim In the high-stakes arena of American healthcare policy, a 3.1% decline in prescription drug costs—the most significant year-over-year drop recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) since 1963—has become…
Fact Checking The Measles Resurgence: Scrutinizing Claims of Migration and the Reality of Declining Vaccination Rates September 12, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman As the United States grapples with its most significant measles resurgence in decades, a heated political debate has emerged regarding the origins of the virus’s spread. Rep. Byron Donalds, a…
Media Business Models The Crisis of Truth: How the Al-Ahli Hospital Blast Exposed the Limits of Visual Investigations September 12, 2026 Iffa Jayyana On the evening of October 17, 2023, a violent explosion tore through the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital complex in Gaza City. In the immediate aftermath, the world was presented with a…
Fact Checking Controversy at East Potomac: Sorting Fact from Fiction Regarding Cherry Tree Removals and Golf Course Renovations September 11, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman The intersection of public land stewardship, presidential ambition, and urban preservation has become a flashpoint in Washington, D.C. Recent social media firestorms have alleged that the Trump administration authorized the…
Fact Checking Fact-Checking the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention: Claims vs. Data September 11, 2026 Layla Zulfa The 2026 Republican midterm convention, held in Dallas on September 9 and 10, served as a high-profile platform for the party to consolidate its messaging ahead of the upcoming elections.…