The Age of Lies, Deceit and Misinformation

Companies claim their products are 'sustainable', 'eco-friendly', 'bio'; governments tell us they drop bombs on foreign countries killing people by the thousands to bring about freedom and democracy; our leaders tell us their aim is to improve our life quality while at the same time gradually dismantle the welfare system. Is anyone out there telling it as it is? How can we keep informed? What can we do?
Let's get together to exchange views and share ideas! In this day and age, meeting like-minded people seems to be the essential starting point.