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5 Reasons we believe Misinformation aka Fake News

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1 week ago

"Project 2025 would supercharge attacks on researchers and civil society groups that study and flag election falsehoods." ... See MoreSee Less

Project 2025 Aims to Derail Efforts to Stop Election Disinformation

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The agenda for a conservative presidential administration would empower election deniers to spread false claims.

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Dr. Janet Johnson

2 weeks ago

Voter intimidation and interference is illegal under federal law. This includes threats or coercion during voter registration, casting a ballot, or counting votes. The Justice Department works closely with U.S. Attorneys' Offices to enforce these protections. Report any suspicious or unlawful activity immediately: civilrights.justice.gov/voting-resources ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

"Reducing the spread of conspiracy theories requires critical thinking skills, such as becoming analytical before sharing a post.Do I recognize the news organization that posted the story?Does the information seem believable?Is the post written in a style I expect from a professional and credible news organization?Is this post politically motivated?Is this post emotionally charged?" ... See MoreSee Less

Election 2024: Fighting disinformation about voter fraud

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I remember the days when presidential campaigns came and went. There were ads, debates, and regular campaign stops around the country, but then election day came, and it was an event—almost celebrat...

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3 weeks ago

Here's a list of studies on how rare Voter Fraud is here in the the United States. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

CBS 11 interviewed me about Voter Fraud. The disinformation surrounding voter fraud is just that--disinformation. Glitches happen, and more than likely, there is a user error when using the voting machine. Verify your vote before you hit print. And always ask for help if you need it. "Johnson told CBS News Texas that doubt in elections is nothing new, but now it's at an all-time high."In 2000, with Bush and Gore and the 'hanging chad' incident, we spent weeks trying to figure out who our president was. But there was one thing missing that we have today that they didn't have back then — social media. We did not have the information spreading like wildfire.""www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-early-voting-machine-glitches-concerns/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGI6...Concerns over the election system are also being heard in Dallas County. ... See MoreSee Less

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