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internetarchiveonMastodon11h ago
100+ journalists, including Cory Doctorow, Rachel Maddow, Ellen Nakashima, Ashley Belanger, Kat Tenbarge, Stu Neatby, Michael Alex, Laura Flynn, Zara Stone, and many more, back the Internet Archive’s #WaybackMachine as essential to preserving the public record. 🗂️
Maddow calls it a “national treasure” for journalism and accountability.
Read more at Fight for the Future⬇️ https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2026-04-13-100-journalists-applaud-the-internet-archives-role-in-preserving-the-public-record/
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Claim Accuracy92%
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Analysis Summary
This is solid reporting — the Internet Archive linked to a real Fight for the Future statement from April 13, 2026 with 100+ journalist signatories (including Maddow, Doctorow, and others) backing the Wayback Machine as essential to public record preservation. The framing is straightforward without manipulation. Independent coverage from WIRED, 9to5mac, and Nieman Lab confirms the broader context: major publishers are blocking the Wayback Machine due to AI and copyright concerns, which is exactly why journalists and advocates are rallying to protect it. The post captures a legitimate moment of institutional support for digital archiving.
Claims Analysis (3)
“100+ journalists back the Internet Archive's #WaybackMachine as essential to preserving the public record”
Fight for the Future published statement with journalist signatories on April 13, 2026. Corroborated by multiple news outlets reporting on journalist/advocacy support for the Archive.
“Rachel Maddow calls it a 'national treasure' for journalism and accountability”
Quote attributed to Maddow in Fight for the Future article. Multiple outlets confirm journalists are rallying to defend the Wayback Machine, consistent with this statement.
“The Wayback Machine faces threats from publisher blocks”
Multiple news sources (WIRED, 9to5mac, newsbyteapp) confirm major publishers are restricting access to the Wayback Machine, citing AI and copyright concerns.
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