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

Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people

Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha.
Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.

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Zelensky speaks with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S.
President's Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi.

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Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, with the Democrats wresting control of Congress.
What does this mean for US politics and the world?

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Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

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Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.

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NASA’s Swift telescope has burned up, months after a robot sent to save it failed – here’s why it’s so hard to boost a satellite

If you bump a spacecraft in orbit, it may start tumbling uncontrollably.
To save a falling satellite, the rescuer must be incredibly steady and precise.

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Both sides of the Atlantic sense more hope: voters are drawn to the ‘politics of love’ | Alexander Hurst

Trump’s rout could be part of a democratic spring that began in Hungary.
But will it extend to the French elections next May?
Hungary, Brazil, Serbia, and now the US.

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Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout

Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambers of Congress.
Triumphant Democrats have warned the Trump administration to “lawyer up”; how they…

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NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications

NASA selected three companies on Wednesday to perform work to develop Ka-band space relay capability concepts that are compatible with current missions in space, ensuring service continuity for existing spacecraft without requiring modifications to their onboard systems.
Through this work, NASA will aim to acquire end…

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Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation.
The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

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Afghan children face narrowing path to education, UN agencies report

More than half of Afghanistan’s children who should be in primary school remain outside formal learning and millions of girls can only dream of going to university.

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The oracle of the second quadrant

Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03369-5 It all adds up.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people

Zelensky speaks with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi

Winners, losers, the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

NASA’s Swift telescope has burned up, months after a robot sent to save it failed – here’s why it’s so hard to boost a satellite

Both sides of the Atlantic sense more hope: voters are drawn to the ‘politics of love’ | Alexander Hurst

Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout

NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

Afghan children face narrowing path to education, UN agencies report

The oracle of the second quadrant

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?