Research Guides: Journalism & Public Relations: Factchecking

Web Resources for Editors

Artists' Names
Check artists' names for accuracy. From the Getty Research Institute.
Endangered Species
Find which animals are endangered. From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Search by species or geography.
Factcheck.org
From USC. Fact checks claims made in political speeches, ads and by candidates.
Journalists' Toolbox
List of fact-checking websites compiled by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Science.gov
Searches over 55 databases and over 2,100 selected websites from 13 federal agencies.
Washington Post Fact Checker
Check political claims

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window A summary of statistics on the United States social, political, and economy. Majority of the data is over time. The data tables provide source information for further research.
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Community Demographics
QuickFacts from the U.S. Census QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
Unemployment and Inflation Data
PolitiFact