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The Record Doesn’t Lie

False information spreads fast. Corrections get buried, edited, or quietly removed. We're building the infrastructure to change that, permanently.

Latest Investigations

Health

Confirmed False

Viral Health Claim About New Vaccine Side Effects

A viral post alleged that a newly introduced vaccine caused widespread unreported side effects. The claim referenced unnamed medical professionals and unofficial statistics. The investigation examined public health reports, regulatory documentation, and verified medical sources to assess the accuracy of the claim.

May 2, 2026

Politics

Confirmed False

Fabricated Economic Data Shared by News Aggregator

An online article reported a significant decline in national employment figures, citing unofficial data and anonymous sources. The claim gained traction across multiple news aggregators. The investigation compared official statistical releases, publication timelines, and source credibility to verify the reported figures.

Jul 16, 2026

Economy

Confirmed False

Misleading Headline About Corporate Data Breach

Several outlets reported a large-scale data breach affecting a financial services provider. The headline suggested millions of affected users, while the source documentation provided limited confirmation. The investigation reviewed official company statements, cybersecurity reports, and timeline discrepancies to assess the scope of the incident.

Jul 16, 2026

Politics

Confirmed False

Misleading Quote Attributed to Government Official

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Apr 7, 2026

Media

Confirmed False

Reported Protest Numbers Disputed Across Media Outlets

Multiple media outlets reported significantly different attendance figures following a public protest in a European capital. Some articles described the demonstration as "massive," while others characterized it as "limited in scale," citing conflicting sources and unofficial estimates.

Jul 16, 2026

Economy

Confirmed False

Misrepresented Statements from International Conference

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Apr 8, 2024

Manifesto

Most corrections disappear.

A retraction goes up. Then it gets updated. Then it gets buried. Then somebody with the right access edits the original quietly, and nobody notices. By the time the truth catches up, the lie has already done its job.

We got tired of watching that happen. We're building RED DOT to fix the part of this that can actually be fixed, a permanent public record of investigated findings that nobody can quietly alter after publication. Every report we publish will be cryptographically sealed at the moment it goes live. The record stays. The version history stays. Anyone will be able to verify it independently.

We're not there yet. But we're building it in public, and you can be part of it from day one.

Initiatives We Support

Organizations that understand verification needs infrastructure, not just intention.

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When a journalist is silenced, Forbidden Stories makes sure the work gets published anyway. We support what they stand for, the story doesn't die with the reporter.
One of Europe's most rigorous nonprofit newsrooms. They investigate what others ignore and publish what others won't. We pay attention to what they find.
An independent nonprofit tracking corruption and illegal activity tied to Russian authorities, using leaked documents, public registries, and cross-verification rather than publishing raw dumps. The standard of how sensitive information should be handled.
A pan-European team asking the questions that don't stop at borders. The stories that matter most rarely do.
A cross-border investigative team that received a special mention at the IJ4EU Impact Awards, known for data-driven investigations into migration, human rights, and power. Active, European, respected, and independent. They've collaborated with Der Spiegel, Le Monde, and others.
Independent journalism covering power, corruption, and democratic accountability. No owners with agendas. No advertisers to protect. That matters.

When a journalist is silenced, Forbidden Stories makes sure the work gets published anyway. We support what they stand for, the story doesn't die with the reporter.

Forbidden Stories

When a journalist is silenced, Forbidden Stories makes sure the work gets published anyway. We support what they stand for, the story doesn't die with the reporter.

An independent nonprofit tracking corruption and illegal activity tied to Russian authorities, using leaked documents, public registries, and cross-verification rather than publishing raw dumps. The standard of how sensitive information should be handled.

Dosie

A cross-border investigative team that received a special mention at the IJ4EU Impact Awards, known for data-driven investigations into migration, human rights, and power. Active, European, respected, and independent. They've collaborated with Der Spiegel, Le Monde, and others.

Lighthouse Reports

One of Europe's most rigorous nonprofit newsrooms. They investigate what others ignore and publish what others won't. We pay attention to what they find.

Correctiv

One of Europe's most rigorous nonprofit newsrooms. They investigate what others ignore and publish what others won't. We pay attention to what they find.

A pan-European team asking the questions that don't stop at borders. The stories that matter most rarely do.

Investigate Europe

A pan-European team asking the questions that don't stop at borders. The stories that matter most rarely do.

Independent journalism covering power, corruption, and democratic accountability. No owners with agendas. No advertisers to protect. That matters.

Open Democracy

Independent journalism covering power, corruption, and democratic accountability. No owners with agendas. No advertisers to protect. That matters.

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