Fighting Truth Decay.

The News Literate Community Initiative brings together community organizations and engaged residents to share tips, tools, and techniques that help people tell fact from fiction in every kind of news. Together, we’re fighting truth decay.

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Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to fight truth decay by bringing a wide variety of resources to the community that help people tell fact from fiction and become more savvy consumers of all kinds of news.

We envision a community where well-informed citizens move forward together, pursuing common purposes using a shared set of facts. A community strengthened by understanding, grounded in truth, and empowered to meet challenges collaboratively.

Our Goals

Empower Adults with Practical Skills

We equip community members with the tools, tips, and techniques they need to confidently distinguish fact from fiction across all forms of news and media.

Promote Informed, Meaningful Dialogue

Our programs encourage thoughtful, respectful conversations about important issues—grounded in evidence rather than misinformation or assumptions.

Build a Shared Foundation of Facts

By strengthening news literacy skills, we help residents identify reliable information, creating a common set of facts that supports understanding and reduces division.

Strengthen Community and Democracy

By improving news literacy, we help fight truth decay, build a more resilient community, and support the democratic processes that depend on an informed public.

The Challenge

“Eight-in-ten U.S. adults say that when it comes to important issues facing the country, Republican and Democratic voters not only disagree on plans and policies, but also cannot agree on basic facts.” – Pew Research Center, July 2025

In today’s fast-paced news environment, misinformation spreads easily, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. Many adults struggle to agree on basic facts, which can weaken dialogue and democratic decision-making. News literacy provides the tools to evaluate information critically, recognize credible sources, and engage thoughtfully, helping communities stay informed, resilient, and connected.

Our Solution

The News Literate Community Initiative helps communities fight misinformation by providing practical tools, workshops, and ambassador-led programs that teach adults to distinguish fact from fiction, engage in informed dialogue, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

The Fact-vs.-Fiction Toolkit
News Credibility Checklist
Verification Techniques for Everyday Life
Recognizing Bias & Perspective

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FAQs

We’re happy to help. If you can’t find the info you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

The News Literate Community Initiative is a collaborative, community-based program that equips adults with the skills and tools needed to distinguish fact from fiction in today’s fast-moving information environment. We partner with local organizations, volunteers, and educators to fight truth decay and strengthen informed civic engagement.

With information coming from thousands of sources—some credible, some misleading—news literacy has become a core civic skill. Being news literate helps people make informed decisions, understand public issues, and engage in meaningful dialogue grounded in shared facts.

Our programs are designed for all adults, regardless of background or experience. Whether you’re a parent, business owner, volunteer, student, or community leader, we welcome your participation.

You can support our work by:

Becoming a News Literate Community Ambassador
Sharing our resources with friends and community groups
Attending our workshops and events
Making a tax-deductible donation through our Givebutter link

Ambassadors are trained volunteers who share news literacy tools, tips, and best practices with community groups. Ambassadors host presentations, lead activities, and help neighbors learn how to recognize credible information.

Interested in becoming an Ambassador? Email: jody@nlcwashoe.org

Absolutely. We offer customizable sessions for nonprofits, workplaces, clubs, faith communities, neighborhood groups, schools, and more. Contact us to schedule a visit.

No. The News Literate Community Initiative is strictly nonpartisan. Our goal is to promote critical thinking, shared understanding, and informed civic dialogue—regardless of political viewpoint.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, want to request a workshop, or are interested in becoming a News Literate Community Ambassador, please reach out using the form below.

Info@ncli.org

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