Tag: Misinformation And Disinformation

When the election is over, it’s almost certain there will be even more misleading material competing for people’s attention. You can defend yourself against this onslaught and help curb both the spread and the effect of misinformation.

AllSides Live recently welcomed Executive Director of Living Room Conversations Becca Kearl to discuss the news and election anxiety.

PayPal received backlash this week for releasing an updated use policy that would fine users up to $2,500 for “the sending, posting, or publication of any messages, content, or materials… [that] promote misinformation.” The platform has since removed the policy.

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is currently one of the most highly contested pieces of legislation on the books, largely due to its vast consequences on the way we are interact with the internet. Explore the various perspectives of those that want to revoke, reform, or leave alone, Section 230.

Both sides are concerned about democracy being under threat — but often for very different reasons.

With more people distrusting the fairness of news media than ever before, it may be no surprise to some that the American public has become increasingly skeptical of news media as misinformation.

There is broad disagreement about what deserves to be called “fake news.”

Mainstream news media outlets have, in recent years, begun to create advertisements that look like news articles on their websites and on social media.

Despite a lack of evidence, the claim showed up in Trump’s impeachment proceedings and was repeated by President Joe Biden months later.