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Look for primary documents, citations and author information.
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Browse primary sources, journalism and educational organizations. An independent editorial selection, not a certification that every work is free of perspective or interpretation.
How to evaluate a resource
Check the date
Election rules and officeholders change.
Compare coverage
Consult an original statement and another independent explanation.
Separate fact and opinion
Notice when a claim is evidence-based and when it is an argument or viewpoint.