I know there is animosity between us because I left MAGA and ended my support for Trump. The journey I chose wasn’t an
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What is disinformation and what does weaponized information look like? How can we fight back effectively as engaged citizens and activists?
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By Michelle Pallas Election Messaging Guidance Voters know that Michigan elections are safe and secure and that we have the power to pick our leaders. Informed citizens are democracy’s best defense and
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On Sept. 19, LaSalle Township Board meeting voted on their large-scale solar ordinance. As I entered the office from across the street there was a table with “informational handouts” from the No
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PEG 12th Congressional District Newsletter 256 Surprise! Bills are actually passing in the Senate As one Republican put it, “I don’t think the age of Aquarius has broken out,” but actually the
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Geotarget voters, direct their outrage, and build contact lists the easy way. New apps make it easier for voters to get the facts and hold their politicians accountable. Voters struggle to quickly
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The FCC should hold Facebook accountable for spreading COVID misinfo The media influences people’s decision on whether to get vaccinated. Some media companies make money from COVID misinformation by selling more ads.
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For a California girl, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Virginia. An inordinate amount of time. Why? Because I see your election, Virginia Democrats, and I feel your pain.
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A recent article in Fast Company, “Why People Believe False Information and How to Combat It, According to Experts,” had the simplest explanation for the behavior of QAnon and MAGA followers: they
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Amazon’s lethal COVID hypocrisy Amazon Leadership Principles declare “Leaders create more than they consume and always leave things better than how they found them.” At the same time Amazon sells books that cast doubt
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Mr. President, Today we live in a nation that is under attack, not from outside forces but from within. Politicians are more concerned with keeping their jobs than doing their jobs, as
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Pause Misinformation Social media connects people and helps build movements, but it can also spread misinformation. For World Social Media Day on June 30, use these GIFs to encourage everyone to pause before they
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