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We shed light on the political misinformation
in society that threatens our democracy
and the lives of those at home and abroad.

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Highlighting misinformation is the first step to mitigating the harms of it. By highlighting misinformation we make sure that people are wary of it and understand that they cannot make truthful decisions based on it.

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Correct

After highlighting the misinformation, the misinformation is corrected using credible sources. We do not only correct however, we also explain the impact and danger of each claim of misinformation too.

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Hold to account

Not only do we fact-check and correct, we also contact the source of misinformation to correct their comments. Those who have been misinformed are much more likely to concede they were wrong if the original claimant corrects themselves.

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Rwanda, a deterrent policy or a political ploy?

The most controversial government policy, the Rwanda scheme, has generated much controversy with the Government pulling most of their weight on it. Is it a genuine and fruitful policy, or merely a political ploy?

Ali Reda

30 April 2024

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The boy who cried wolf: a case study of manufactured antisemitism

A video appears to have been released showing a Jewish man being threatened with arrest and being told he was 'openly Jewish'. We explore how this narrative attempts to paint a false picture.

Ali Reda

29 April 2024

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