The U.S. midterm elections were a test of whether we’ve learned anything about how to deal with the spread of misinformation.
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What’s in your news?
Newstrition® is a free interactive tool that makes it easy for the public to make informed decisions about what is real and what is “junk” news.
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Power Shift Project
An initiative promoting workplace integrity on behalf of women in the news industry
The project’s goal is to create workplaces free of harassment, discrimination and incivility, and full of opportunity, especially for those who have traditionally been denied it.
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Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 conference.
The conference promotes the vital role of the First Amendment as a cornerstone of democracy and inspires students to pursue journalism careers.
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Chips Quinn Scholars Summer 2019 Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 program.
The application deadline has been extended.
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The 2018 State of the First Amendment
Survey Reveals Americans Consider Fake News More Objectionable Than Hate Speech on Social Media
Every year the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute surveys American views on freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, and collects sample opinions on contemporary First Amendment issues.Read the full report
Midterm Misinformation Trends and the Most Shared News Stories on Social Media
Sorry Mr. President — You Don’t Get to Choose
Whoever told you that you should pull Jim Acosta’s security pass — or failed to tell you that you shouldn’t — was wrong.
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Power Shift Project Graduates Its Latest Class of Trainers
A third group of trainers completed the “Workplace Integrity” workshop and are qualified to facilitate this unique training.
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