You Cannot Outsource Truth

Fact-checking organizations do important work, but they cannot check every claim you encounter. You see hundreds of claims daily on social media, in conversations, and in news.

The good news is that most fact-checking takes under two minutes. Professional fact-checkers use a handful of simple techniques that anyone can learn. You do not need special tools or training. You need a search engine, a critical eye, and the patience to pause before you accept a claim.