Just the Facts? How We Shift the Discourse through the Media

In the last decade, the Israeli media landscape has changed considerably. Many newspapers have been consolidated under right-wing ultra-nationalist ownership, skewing coverage of issues and the editorial voice.

NIF is seed-funding a new organization that will systematically monitor print, broadcast, and online media outlets for falsehoods and misinformation -- particularly news or commentary that serves to advance an antidemocratic agenda. The organization will aim to build a reputation as a trustworthy resource, with the capacity to rapidly respond to unfolding events by disseminating reliable facts and information.

The team of researchers will be critical in catching and responding to errors within the news cycle, in addition to publishing long-form comprehensive research analyzing and influencing the media landscape in Israel. Staffers will fact-check and identify instances of inciting or racist language daily. Beyond rapidly responding to misinformation in the media, the organization will work with online organizers to encourage activist support for campaigns that combat hate speech.

We will be joined by an expert panel:

Libby Lenkinski, NIF Director of Strategic Initiatives
Boaz Rakocz, Director, The Social Guard
Aaron Back, Director, Ford Social Justice Fund
Yael Sternhell, NIF Board Member

Tuesday, October 21
9 am Pacific / 12 pm Eastern / 7 pm Israel
This call will last one hour

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