3 ways funders can stand up for the truth
It’s been a rough month for the truth in America. Disputes over “alternative facts” from the White House on crowd size and voter fraud have been coupled with attempts to muzzle government agencies accustomed to sharing their research with the public. Scientists are gearing up to march on Washington, and even The Onion’s satire about Sean Spicer’s […]
True story: How fake news skews our impact models and what we can do about it
Up in the lofty reaches of theory, the case for the impact of news is clear: Reporters report facts in good faith, and audiences consume these stories and deliberate with others who might not share their perspectives. In the process, they’re better informed to act in their role as citizens, and a better democracy results. […]
Does fact-checking work? Here are 4 big questions
Once the dust settles on this notably mendacious and polarized election, one unlikely winner will emerge: the fact-checker.
#Frank2015 Recap
By Bruce S. Trachtenberg I’ve been working in the field of social change communications for a long time, and over the years I’ve seen various efforts to measure – even define – success. Then, just the other day, while attending the frank2015 conference, an annual gathering focused on public interest communications, I heard a speaker […]