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Fact-checking legitimacy

The legitimacy of fact-checking as a practice, including the role of established fact-checking organizations and the importance of verification.

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Jan 15, 2026

What evidence do fact‑checkers require before labeling a viral political claim credible?

Fact‑checkers demand documentary, independently verifiable evidence before treating a viral political claim as credible: original sources or authoritative datasets, corroboration from independent outl...