PEN America’s primer for news consumers on spotting and combating disinformation when news breaks
The following guidelines can help you spot and combat disinformation More
What We’re Doing about Disinformation in 2024
This moment calls for innovative approaches to tackling false information, and PEN America is ready to support journalists, policy makers, and communities across the country. More
How to Build Relationships with Local Journalists, According to Journalists
78% of adults have never even spoken to a journalist. To help address this missed opportunity, PEN America surveyed journalists and created this guide. More
#FactChallenge: Media Literacy Course on WhatsApp Leading up to the 2024 Elections
This course is designed to familiarize audiences with fundamental media literacy concepts and help them navigate misinformation leading up to the presidential elections. More
Fighting Disinformation Can be Simple
About practices that can support journalists in combating disinformation, many respondents reported their newsrooms don't implement them. More
How journalists can combat political disinformation in a world of echo chambers and deepfakes
The National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted a conversation between journalists and experts who laid out the scope of the disinformation problem. More
Bike Locks and Tents: Journalists Investigated the ‘Outside Agitator’ Allegation in Real-Time as Police Raided Campuses
A popular disinformation tactic was gaining traction, blaming 'outside agitators' for unrest on campus. More
Why we believe: The psychology, reality, and future of the disinformation crisis
"I think journalists – and really all members of the disinformation-fighting community – need to remember to be sympathetic to people who disagree." More