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.

Thank you to our partners!

Click here to read News Literacy Tips shared by KUNR

See the Documentary “Trust Me” on Demand

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Sign the News Literate Community Pledge:

“As a News Literate Community member of Nevada, I pledge to fight truth decay in all its forms, utilize critical thinking and fact checking of news media sources, and will encourage my network to support News Literacy for the benefit of future generations.”

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In the News:

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PBS Event 2-4-26

Screening of the PBS Documentary and Panel Discussion

“Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation” (click here to view the film)

Panel Discussion Moderated by Ray Hagar, retired reporter, Reno Gazette Journal (click on the photo for the audio recording of panel discussion)

Panelists: Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon, Pediatrician at Renown Hospital (representing himself); Ann Silver, CEO of Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce; Terri Russell, KOLO-TV; Claudia Cruz, Director of Internships and Experiential Learning at the Reynolds School of Journalism, UNR; Natha Anderson, Member of Nevada State Assembly and Government teacher at North Valleys High School; (Jody Baden, NCLI Coordinator); and Tom Clark, CEO of Tom Clark Solutions , and

Become a News Literate Community Ambassador

Help fight truth decay—share tools and tips with your community.

Click here to register for our FREE 20 minute webinar: News Literacy Ambassador, what’s it all about?

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. We are fiscally sponsored by AHA Projects, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, so donations are considered tax-deductible.

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.

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction (i.e., the reality of experience) and the distinction between the true and the false (i.e., the standards of thought) no longer exist.”

Hannah Arendt, noted historian, philosopher, and political theorist, 1906-1975

The lack of news literacy skills and the decline of trust in media are well-documented. Click here to learn what the research says.

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.

News Literate Community Initiative is fiscally sponsored by AHA Projects, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Through their sponsorship, we are eligible to appy for grants and all donations to the News Literate Community Initiative are considered tax-deductible.

You can support our work by:

Becoming a News Literate Community Ambassador
Sharing our resources with friends and community groups
Volunteering with us or 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. Please complete this form and email it to us.

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.

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.

The News Literate Community and the News Literacy Project

The News Literate Community Initiative is proud to use resources developed by the News Literacy Project (NLP), a nationally recognized leader in news literacy education. Through this collaboration, we bring NLP’s proven resources, expert guidance, and evidence-based materials to our local community.

The NLP resources strengthen our ability to provide high-quality, nonpartisan tools and training, ensuring that our programs reflect the best practices in news literacy education and strengthen our efforts to fight truth decay.

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Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! For any questions or inquiries, please reach out using the form below.

News Literate Community Initiative is fiscally sponsored by AHA Projects, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
All donations to the News Literate Community Initiative are considered tax-deductible.
For questions or to contact AHA Projects, please email info@aha-projects.org.