Civic Media

Civic Media Center

Why trustworthy information matters

Democratic participation depends on shared facts. The Civic Media Center helps you find reliable sources, verify claims, and turn verified information into constructive civic action.

Trustworthy information protects democracy

When communities share verified facts, deliberation stays focused on solutions instead of confusion.

Misinformation harms civic life

False or manipulated information divides communities, erodes trust, and blocks collective problem-solving.

Verification is civic responsibility

Responsible citizens check sources, compare evidence, and prefer correction over outrage before acting.

civic workflow stages. Use the previous and next buttons, arrow keys, or horizontal scrolling to browse additional cards.

Stage 1 of 10

News

A verified event enters the civic workspace.

Stage 2 of 10

Verification

Members examine the source, evidence, and context.

Stage 3 of 10

Discussion

Participants identify concerns, affected communities, and possible responses.

Stage 4 of 10

Initiative

A Member converts the verified event into a civic initiative.

Stage 5 of 10

Analysis

Participants examine causes, consequences, and available solutions.

Stage 6 of 10

Proposal

A concrete course of action is developed.

Stage 7 of 10

Decision

The community or responsible institution evaluates and adopts a decision.

Stage 8 of 10

Implementation

Members and institutions carry out agreed actions.

Stage 9 of 10

Impact

Results are measured and made visible.

Stage 10 of 10

[fr] Russian forces strike evacuation point in Kramatorsk with aerial bomb

[fr] On September 20, Russian forces launched an aerial strike on an evacuation point in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region.

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[fr] У Придністров’ї, попри протест Молдови, відкрили дільниці для виборів до Держдуми РФ

[fr] У невизнаному Придністров'ї у неділю, 20 вересня, відкрили виборчі дільниці для виборів до Державної думи Росії, попри протест конституційних органів влади Молдови.

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[fr] LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – La Liga

[fr] Follow updates from the Madrid derby, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

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[fr] Cancer patients shouldn’t have to cross oceans in search of a cure

[fr] The United States and China should collaborate on cancer research, even amid strategic mistrust.

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[fr] 'Massive' drone attack on Moscow region sees Ukraine hit oil refinery

[fr] Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the "unprecedented attack", in which two people died.

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[fr] Moscow hit by 'largest-scale attack' on capital so far, mayor says

[fr] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine had targeted the Moscow region overnight, saying a "key" oil industry facility as well as a logistics facility were hit.

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[fr] Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?

[fr] Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections.
Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
He has already scheduled a crisis meeting and decided to skip this week's UN General Assembly to…

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[fr] Israeli Tourist Trap ‘Herod’s Pool’ Is Draining Palestinians’ Land Dry

[fr] Israeli lawmakers have promoted visits to an ancient reservoir in the West Bank that was refilled this summer with water diverted from Palestinian-owned farms.

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[fr] Decolonizing perceptions about Africa

[fr] A UN resolution to redraw the global map to project the African continent more accurately, national initiatives to decolonize schools and a campaign to present positive developments are changing the way Africa is seen.

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[fr] Are global stock markets heading for a crash?

[fr] Economies thrown into renewed turmoil as AI debt, Iran war and soaring government bond yields fuel alarm At the height of the summer, the mood was optimistic in the world’s financial capitals.
Powered by the AI revolution , the US stock market had rallied to a fresh all-time high , as investors bet the multitrillion-d…

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[fr] APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones

[fr] APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a profession…

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[fr] Donald Trump drops demands to own Greenland, but the harm has been done

[fr] A revised defence pact with Denmark and Greenland is a modest improvement, but annexation threats were a costly blunder

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source selection principles. Use the previous and next buttons, arrow keys, or horizontal scrolling to browse additional cards.

Editorial transparency

Sources publish editorial standards, ownership structure, and funding information.

Why it mattersReaders can evaluate possible bias before trusting a report.

Correction policy

Sources document how errors are corrected and how readers can report inaccuracies.

Why it mattersMistakes can be identified and corrected with public accountability.

Professional standards

Sources follow recognized journalistic or academic review practices.

Why it mattersReporting follows recognized journalistic or academic review practices.

Evidence-based reporting

Claims are supported by verifiable documentation, data, or primary sources.

Why it mattersClaims can be traced to verifiable documentation or primary sources.

International recognition

Organizations are known for consistent standards across regions and languages.

Why it mattersStandards remain consistent across regions and languages.

Fact-checking practice

Sources participate in or support independent verification workflows.

Why it mattersVerification workflows support independent claim review.

International Wire Service

4 sources

Global news agencies with editorial standards and international bureaus.

International Wire Service media resources. Use the previous and next buttons, arrow keys, or horizontal scrolling to browse additional cards.

International Wire Service

Independent international news agency with global editorial standards and correction policies.

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International Wire Service

Cooperative news agency providing factual reporting with transparent standards of accuracy.

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International Wire Service

International news agency with editorial independence and multilingual global coverage.

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International Wire Service

International news organization with multilingual coverage and published editorial standards.

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fact-checking resources. Use the previous and next buttons, arrow keys, or horizontal scrolling to browse additional cards.

Mission

Investigate rumors, viral claims, and widely shared stories with documented evidence.

General claimsurban legendssocial media rumorsand public statements.

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Mission

Fact-check public statements using transparent rating methodology and source citations.

Political statementscampaign claimsand policy assertions in public discourse.

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Mission

Nonpartisan project monitoring factual accuracy in U.S. political communications.

Political adsspeechesdebatesand viral political content.

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Mission

Track and document disinformation narratives with open-source evidence.

Disinformation campaignsinformation manipulationand false narratives.

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Mission

Open-source investigation using publicly available evidence and verifiable methods.

Conflict reportinggeolocation verificationand digital forensics.

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Mission

International fact-checking unit of Agence France-Presse with editorial standards.

Global viral claimshealth misinformationand international news assertions.

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Mission

Independent fact-checking charity using transparent methodology and corrections.

UK public statementsstatisticsand widely shared online claims.

Official website

propaganda analysis resources. Use the previous and next buttons, arrow keys, or horizontal scrolling to browse additional cards.

Disinformation and information manipulation

Documents recurring false narratives and explains how information campaigns spread across platforms.

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Information warfare and digital research

Atlantic Council research lab analyzing online influence operations and digital evidence.

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Platform research and information integrity

Academic research center studying how information spreads and how communities can evaluate sources.

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Media literacy and verification training

Provides practical guidance for verifying images, videos, and claims before sharing information.

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Information environment research

Research organization publishing analysis on information operations, resilience, and civic preparedness.

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Misinformation research aggregation

Social Science Research Council hub curating academic research on misinformation and media literacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't every media outlet listed?

Humanity Union curates sources that meet published selection principles. Listing every outlet would imply endorsement through volume rather than standards.

How are resources selected?

Resources are reviewed for editorial transparency, correction policies, professional standards, and evidence-based practice. There are no popularity scores or rankings.

Can Humanity Union recommend new sources?

Participants may suggest sources through civic initiatives or support channels. Suggestions are evaluated against selection principles, not vote counts.

Does Humanity Union verify every article?

No. Humanity Union recommends organizations with strong standards. Readers should still verify individual claims using fact-checking resources.

Can I create an initiative from any news item?

Yes. After verifying a story, use Create Initiative to propose constructive civic action. Outrage is not a civic workflow — verification and deliberation are.

Looking for broader educational articles? Visit the Knowledge Center.

Civic Media Center

Why trustworthy information matters

Trustworthy information protects democracy

Misinformation harms civic life

Verification is civic responsibility

News

Verification

Discussion

Initiative

Analysis

Proposal

Decision

Implementation

Impact

Archive

[fr] Russian forces strike evacuation point in Kramatorsk with aerial bomb

[fr] У Придністров’ї, попри протест Молдови, відкрили дільниці для виборів до Держдуми РФ

[fr] LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – La Liga

[fr] Cancer patients shouldn’t have to cross oceans in search of a cure

[fr] 'Massive' drone attack on Moscow region sees Ukraine hit oil refinery

[fr] Moscow hit by 'largest-scale attack' on capital so far, mayor says

[fr] Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?

[fr] Israeli Tourist Trap ‘Herod’s Pool’ Is Draining Palestinians’ Land Dry

[fr] Decolonizing perceptions about Africa

[fr] Are global stock markets heading for a crash?

[fr] APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones

[fr] Donald Trump drops demands to own Greenland, but the harm has been done

Editorial transparency

Correction policy

Professional standards

Evidence-based reporting

International recognition

Fact-checking practice

International Wire Service

Reuters

Associated Press

AFP

Al Jazeera

Snopes

PolitiFact

FactCheck.org

EUvsDisinfo

Bellingcat

AFP Fact Check

Full Fact

EUvsDisinfo

DFRLab

Stanford Internet Observatory

First Draft

RAND Corporation

MediaWell

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't every media outlet listed?

How are resources selected?

Can Humanity Union recommend new sources?

Does Humanity Union verify every article?

Can I create an initiative from any news item?