McKenzie Sadeghi

1 week ago | conspiracywatch.info | McKenzie Sadeghi

Russia’s initiative is not fact-checking, writes NewsGuard AI and Foreign Influence Editor McKenzie Sadeghi. It’s an effort to defend Russian disinformation. Russia’s long-term objective in the global information war has never been to convince the world of its version of events. Instead, it seeks to erode the very idea that objective truth exists.

1 week ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | McKenzie Sadeghi

Welcome to Reality Check, original reporting that’s your BS detector. Our work is more important than ever. Please support us by becoming a Premium Member. And forward this email to a friend to spread the word!Follow us on your social media platform of choice: X | LinkedIn | Instagram|BlueskyBy McKenzie SadeghiRussia’s long-term objective in the global information war has never been to convince the world of its version of events. Instead, it seeks to erode the very idea that objective truth exists.

1 week ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Hannah Mark |Sarah Komar |Macrina Wang |McKenzie Sadeghi

Welcome to Reality Check, original reporting that’s your BS detector. Our work is more important than ever. Please support us by becoming a Premium Member. And forward this email to a friend to spread the word!Follow us on your social media platform of choice: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | BlueskyIn today’s edition:Pro-MAGA Rep.

1 week ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | McKenzie Sadeghi |Eva Maitland

By McKenzie Sadeghi and Eva MaitlandWhat happened: Russian state-run media outlet RT (Trust Score: 20/100) announced on April 8, 2025, that “300 media professionals from all over the world” have enrolled in its English-language international journalism training course. A closer look: RT says the course will take place from April 7 to May 16 and will offer workshops on “how to develop and craft engaging news” and “how to detect fakes and ways to verify sources” from experts.

1 month ago | newsguardrealitycheck.com | Sarah Komar |McKenzie Sadeghi |Nicole Dirks

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