Thank you for joining us to #CheckThe8!

The 8 Trust Indicators®, by the Trust Project®, empower us all to find information we can trust.

Everyone deserves to know when they can trust news, especially when so much disinformation is pushing fear and divisiveness. Help us share the 8 Trust Indicators far and wide.

Please download these social cards in your own language and post them with the sample text.

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A black background with a white circle in the middle.
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Download your language packet below:

English, Français, Português (Brasil), Português (Portugal),
Español (LatAm,US), Español (España), Español (Argentino)

Don’t forget to link the ads on your social media to: https://thetrustproject.org/trust-indicators/

Feel free to download this handout/poster for work or school. 

Sample Social Posts

Add your voice to make these your own!

  1. Trust isn’t automatic—its’ built. The #8TrustIndicators help you spot newsrooms that follow clear, public guidelines for ethics and accuracy. #Checkthe8 #TheTrustProject
  2. Ethical news organizations want to hear from you. The #8TrustIndicators include Actionable Feedback—so the public can hold journalism accountable. #Checkthe8 #TheTrustProject
  3. If we don’t hear from everyone, we don’t get the full story. The #8TrustIndicators help you find journalism that reflects society, not just the loudest voices. #Checkthe8 #TheTrustProject
  4. Can you tell how a story was reported or where the facts came from? Ethical journalism shows its sources and methods. The #8TrustIndicators make transparency the standard. #Checkthe8 #TheTrustProject

Be sure to tag us when you post:

Facebook: @TheTrustProject 
LinkedIn:@_thetrustproject 
Instagram:@_trustproject

Thank you for making a difference. And remember… 
as you go about your day, please keep real NEWS in mind:

Never share information without verifying its trustworthiness 
Misinformation spreads quickly – always check for journalistic integrity behind the news you share.

Engage with trustworthy news sources and content
Boost the visibility of reliable information and news sources.

Welcome news from diverse reliable sources
Get the full picture by using several reputable sources.

Share the 8 Trust Indicators
Help others identify trustworthy journalism. Together, we can create a healthy news ecosystem.

Trust starts with you.

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