Politifact’s Settle It app hopes to make awkward political arguments a thing of the past. A project of the Tampa Bay Times, the independent organization’s goal is to bring truth to politics. Facts undergo a thorough process before being rated on a “truth-o-meter.” Users filter facts by topic, speaker or what is trending. Compile a favorites list and digitally share facts with peers. Skeptical about a recent claim? Submit a fact you want checked. Conservatives say the app has a liberal tilt, but Settle It “shows its work” so you can judge. — Emily Taylor
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