[CASL-L] Fwd: Ukraine news tips | Russian disinfo machine | George Washington, fact-checker
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From: The Sift from NLP <padams at newslit.org>
Date: Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Ukraine news tips | Russian disinfo machine | George Washington,
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To: Melissa Thom <melissa_thom at whps.org>
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Top picks
*As the situation surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine* continues to
unfold, it’s important for everyone to practice news-literate information
habits. Understanding where to find credible information
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365015/332708395/130668205?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
about the events in Ukraine and how to avoid being duped into sharing false
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365016/332708396/-1272230693?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
and misleading
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365017/332708397/-933613981?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
information is vital. Here are three tips to help you keep your footing and
avoid unintentionally spreading confusion and harm:
1. *Be cautious and discerning with what you believe and share.*
- Out-of-context
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365018/332708398/362870528?s=12&utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
photos and
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video proliferate
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during military conflicts
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and other major news events. Avoid liking and sharing
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365022/332708402/-844707157?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
any visuals
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that haven’t been verified by credible, standards-based sources.
- *Keep in mind:* What you endorse and amplify online affects the
perceptions of others. Slow down and follow common-sense steps — like
these
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365024/332708404/-1827509372?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
— before you react to information from unfamiliar sources.
2. *Familiarize yourself with Russian disinformation outlets, tactics
and narratives.*
- Russia has built an extensive foundation of disinformation
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365025/332708405/1550941044?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
to try to justify its military actions. Once established, these false
narratives
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365032/332708406/-123624404?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
can be difficult to dislodge or trace back to their source.
- *Keep in mind:* Russian state-run propaganda outlets have an
established presence on major social media platforms and can be hard to
identify. A quick web search for the name of any unfamiliar news
sources or
unsubstantiated claims is your best first step to avoid misinformation.
3. *Put yourself in the way of credible information.*
- For all the mis- and disinformation that circulates on social
media, these platforms can also be powerful tools for accessing
and curating
timely, credible information
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365036/332708407/-1326866239?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>.
Be intentional about following professional journalists on the ground,
reputable news organizations and fact-checkers debunking falsehoods in
real-time.
- *Keep in mind:* Breaking news events create chaotic, fast-moving
and challenging information environments. Resist the urge
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365037/332708408/500910965?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
to demonstrate your concern by reflexively sharing sensational but
unconfirmed posts and updates. Also remember that it's important to
consider fairness and framing — as well as accuracy — as you follow
news on Ukraine in the days ahead. Some have criticized recent news
coverage, for instance, for including racist and Eurocentric
sentiments
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/42365038/332708409/-420685104?utm_medium=email&utm_source=the-sift&utm_campaign=the-sift-feb28-2022&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzY0OTIwIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjU1NGM3ODM4LWQ4OTgtZWMxMS1hNTA3LTI4MTg3OGI4M2Q4YSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAibWVsaXNzYV90aG9tQHdocHMub3JnIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=0SRHNaBuCyggrcdFswEs0RwwkoxrXYQGFVkNzAbC_gU=&emci=9938b7ed-b298-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&emdi=554c7838-d898-ec11-a507-281878b83d8a&ceid=8386603>
that reveal a troubling double standard in coverage of this
conflict compared
to
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those outside of Europe.
- *Related:*
- “‘I’ll Stand on the Side of Russia’: Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads
Online”
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(Davey Alba and Stuart A. Thompson, The New York Times).
- “Scammy Instagram ‘war pages’ are capitalizing on Ukraine conflict”
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(Taylor Lorenz, Input).
- “War in Ukraine sparks new wave of misinformation”
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(Kat Tenbarge and Ben Collins, NBC News).
[image: classroom-ready icon] *Dig deeper:* Use this think sheet
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to help students further explore Russian disinformation tactics.
*Russia has a history of using disinformation to “justify” actions*
condemned by the international community. However, its recent efforts to
fabricate a rationale for invading Ukraine were quickly debunked
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by open-source investigators. They used geolocation to disprove a claim
about supposed Ukrainian saboteurs sneaking into Russia; heat-sensing
satellite data
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to disprove Russian claims of an attack; and video analysis tools to show
that footage of a purported act of sabotage included audio of explosions
taken from a different video.
- *Discuss:* Why might Russia want people around the world to believe
that it was provoked into attacking Ukraine? How do these kinds of
narratives seek to provoke or manipulate people’s emotions? How might this
kind of disinformation be useful as Russia tries to build support among its
citizens for invading Ukraine? What distinguishes propaganda from other
kinds of misinformation?
- *Related:*
- “War via TikTok: Russia’s new tool for propaganda machine”
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(David Klepper, The Associated Press).
- “Geolocating TikTok videos of Russian military vehicles near
Ukraine”
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(Derek Bowler, Medium).
- “How to spot video and photo fakes as Russia invades Ukraine”
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(Al Tompkins, Poynter).
*Note:* The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in an upswell of viral
rumors, which we can’t comprehensively address in our Viral Rumor Rundown.
For real-time misinformation updates, follow the work of professional
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fact-checking organizations
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devoting significant attention
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to Ukraine
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.
Viral rumor rundown
No, COVID-19 tests aren’t being used to collect human DNA
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[image: A tweet from the CDC about PCR tests being used for genomic
sequencing analysis has been reposted to Instagram with misleading,
conspiratorial commentary that falsely implies that the data collection is
part of a 'nefarious' plan to 'collect our DNA.' The News Literacy Project
has added a label that says 'FALSE.']
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NO: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not say
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that human DNA was being collected through COVID-19 tests. YES: In a tweet
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on Feb. 16, the CDC said that “there’s a 10% chance” that swabs used in
COVID-19 PCR tests end up “in a lab for genomic sequencing analysis” — a
process
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used to analyze the genetic makeup of viruses and track the emergence of
variants. YES: In a subsequent tweet
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the CDC clarified that the sequencing and analysis work is on the genome of
the virus that causes COVID-19, not on human DNA.
*NewsLit takeaway:* Conspiratorial rumors about the government
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and private companies
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using COVID-19 tests to build collections
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of human DNA have circulated since at least late 2020. These previous viral
falsehoods — along with people’s tendency to interpret information in ways
that maintain rather than challenge their existing ideas and beliefs —
likely led some vaccine deniers and others to see “proof” of these baseless
suspicions in the wording of the CDC’s Feb. 16 tweet.
Photo of protesters getting shoved by police is from 2010, not the ‘Freedom
Convoy’
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[image: A Feb. 18, 2022, tweet from an account named
“#TruckersLifeMatters.” that says “Nothing to see here. Just following
orders. #TrudeauTyranny.” The post contains a photo of police in riot gear
shoving and kicking a group of people. The News Literacy Project has added
a label that says, “G-20 summit protests, 2010.”]
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NO: This photo does not show
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police shoving and kicking so-called Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa,
Ontario, in 2022. YES: It is a photo of police attempting to clear a group
of protesters during the G-20 summit
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in Toronto in June 2010. YES: Police in riot gear used force
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to clear some “Freedom Convoy” protesters in Ottawa on Feb. 19.
*NewsLit takeaway:* When major developments in a protest movement occur,
supporters often seek out photos and video to share online to promote their
cause. But some supporters go so far as to steal more dramatic visuals from
other contexts to help their message go viral on social media. For example,
purveyors of disinformation often seek out old photos and video of large
crowds — at other protests
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but also at nonpolitical events like music festivals
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and sports team rallies
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— to inflate the degree of grassroots support for a cause. This particular
rumor is aimed at a different approach: exaggerating the degree or
intensity of opposition to garner sympathy. Because these visuals are
generally powerful, and typically align with actual events, they are often
readily accepted by other supporters online. This is another reminder to
double-check the authenticity of photos and videos of controversial events
from sources you don’t recognize online.
Anti-mask message on BBQ restaurant sign is fake
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[image: A Facebook post of a photo that shows a barbecue restaurant sign
that reads “We serve pork we do not serve sheep, so take off the stupid
mask.” The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FAKE.”]
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NO: This is not an authentic photo
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of the sign for Little Pigs barbecue restaurant in Asheville, North
Carolina. YES: The message has been artificially created using an online
fake sign generator.
*NewsLit takeaway:* Provocative signs are optimized to go viral on social
media; they’re pithy, visual and easy to process at a glance. But they’re
also often fake. Almost any text in photos is easy to manipulate using
basic editing software, but the altered photo in this example was
particularly simple to make using a fake sign generator website. This same
photo — with the exact same background and details — can be found online
with a variety of different messages, including a derogatory anti-Muslim
statement and a message mocking then-President Donald Trump
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.
You can find this week's rumor examples to use with students in these slides
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.
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[image: Kickers]
The Emancipator, America’s first abolitionist newspaper, is being revived
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more than 200 years after its founding with the goal of reframing modern
conversations “on racial justice and equity.”
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Don't miss this *60 Minutes* report
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on the vital role local newsrooms play in communities and the threats they
face from hedge funds and other financial firms.
Can you guess which faces in this Instagram post
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are real, and which are fake? Do you trust some faces more than others? It
turns out that faces created using artificial intelligence are now nearly
indistinguishable from real faces, and even seem more trustworthy to
people, according to a new study
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(Compare your guesses with the correct answers at the bottom of this story
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A new report
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examining narratives related to COVID-19 vaccines found
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that influencers played a major role in spreading vaccine mis- and
disinformation during the pandemic.
A new analysis
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from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows Facebook is failing to
flag about half of the posts with articles from the world’s top publishers
of climate change denial — falling short of the platform’s pledges to curb
climate misinformation.
The search engine DuckDuckGo is known for its user privacy protections —
but its comparative lack of content moderation has increasingly made it a
favorite of some conspiracy theorists
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and right-wing influencers looking for dubious information that other
search engines and platforms are less likely to amplify.
A new survey
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from the Public Religion Research Institute found that 16% of Americans
surveyed last year believed in the core tenets of the baseless QAnon
conspiracy theory — and that people who trust far-right media outlets like
One America News Network and Newsmax are about five times more likely to be
believers.
Think misinformation is a recent problem? Think again. Even George
Washington had to fact-check political falsehoods
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