LibGuides: Voting Resources: Relevant News

Watch Debates, Interviews & Speeches

Watch debates, interviews, and speeches for uncensored information about the candidates.

C-SPAN
C-SPAN is a non-profit American cable television network that provides unaltered video of government proceedings.
PolitiFact
Politifact is brought to us by The Pyntar Institute School of Journalism. PolitiFact attempts to fact-check statements made by politicians.

Check The Facts

These websites provide a fact checking service. While they are useful tools it is important to recognize they can sometimes be misleading. It is always best to do your own fact checking. If you ever need clarification talk to your local librarian!

OpenSecrets
Nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is a research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
PolitiFact
Politifact is brought to us by The Pyntar Institute School of Journalism. PolitiFact attempts to fact-check statements made by politicians.

These resources can help you learn how to do your own fact checking.

America Library Association - Evaluating Information
This guide by the ALA is to help identify reliable sources of news and other information.
ACExposing The Invisible
Exposing the Invisible is an international non-government organization which engages with different techniques, tools and methods along with the individual practices of those working at the new frontiers of investigation.