What do you do when you encounter information that leaves you scratching your head — wondering whether it’s a credible news report, a subtly disguised advertisement or a provocative piece of propaganda? If you simply go down the rabbit hole of the site that posted or created it, you likely won’t get the clarity or context you need to make an informed decision.
So instead of going deep, go wide: Employ lateral reading.
The following Websites are recommended from several sources concerned with the spread of misinformation as good places to go to Fact-Check, or if they appear in your own web search results.