Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
Top Articles
In a world increasingly grappling with the complexities of elections and the ever-present shadow of misinformation, Iowa’s Secretary of State, Paul Pate, stands as a reassuring figure, a dedicated shepherd tending to the integrity of the state’s democratic process. With the June 2nd primary fast approaching, Pate, a Republican, has…
Editor's Picks
Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther, two men driven by an extraordinary desire to make a difference, embarked on a grueling open-water swimming trilogy. Their ambitious goal was to raise funds for underprivileged yet talented children to attend Pretoria Boys High School, a place close to both their hearts – Oldnall as a deputy headmaster and Crowther as an alumnus. The culmination of this monumental effort was a world-first: a double crossing of False Bay, a feat of endurance that saw them battling the ocean for an astonishing 29 hours, covering a mind-boggling 78 kilometers. As they stood knee-deep in the…
It’s incredible how quickly misinformation can spread today, isn’t it? One minute you’re scrolling through your feed, the next you’re encountering something that seems completely believable but turns out to be a carefully crafted lie. This week, we saw some particularly egregious examples of just how easily people can be misled, and how important it is to pause and question what we see and hear online. It’s like a game of telephone, but with incredibly high stakes, where distorted messages can inflame tensions, damage reputations, and even disrupt social harmony. One of the most striking examples this week involved a…
