In an era dominated by echo chambers, polarization and misinformation, Fair Observer provides voices from over 90 countries a platform to share fact-based, well-reasoned perspectives. We believe that democracy is in crisis partly because journalism is in crisis. We believe that the response is bottom-up, not top-down and community-driven.
Fair Observer is much more than a website or an app or a presence on social media. We believe that people who share our commitment to open dialogue can shape the future. We believe in the old-fashioned idea that people coming together to meet face-to-face can be magical.
So, we invite you to join us at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. We will bring together authors, readers and supporters to discuss issues relevant to our times, get to know each other and brainstorm about how we can be better citizens in these trying times. So, bring a friend or two along for a great evening with your local FO° community.
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In the post-truth era of fake news, echo chambers and filter bubbles, we publish a plurality of perspectives from around the world. Anyone can publish with us, but everyone goes through a rigorous editorial process. So, you get fact-checked, well-reasoned content instead of noise.
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