Every post in this series built one part of the same idea: truth wins when you can prove it. The Evidence Matters Toolkit pulls everything together—tools, methods, and sources you can use to verify claims, file records, and publish with confidence.
Core Verification Tools
- Google Advanced Search — pinpoint exact phrases, filetypes, and domains.
- TinEye or Google Images — reverse image search to trace sources.
- Wayback Machine — view deleted or changed web pages.
- WHOIS Lookup — check who owns a website or domain.
- Snopes and FactCheck.org — check established fact-check archives before starting new work.
Public Records and Open Data
- FOIA.gov — file federal records requests.
- NFOIC State Map — locate your state’s public records laws and contacts.
- Data.gov — federal open data portal.
- National Archives — historical and lega_