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How to Read the News

Being a critical consumer of information is the first defense against problematic news sources and misleading content.

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Online Radicalization

Compelling stories of security failures and racial bias will likely emerge when journalists better understand the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Pro Trump supporters at Stop the Steal rally holding signs against the media declaring Joe Biden President elect due to voter fraud and vote count being incomplete
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Domestic Terrorism & Voter Fraud

The President Trump’s assaults on democratic ideals date back to before he even formally held the office, when he attempted to undermine public trust in the news media during the 2016 election.

A political cartoon depicting a pollster asking a man a question who appears to be Uncle Sam, the question asked is: Do you think the Russians will interfere in our election? Da or Nyet? Implying that the pollster is an undercover Russian operative.
Social Media /

Fake News on Social Media

Social media platforms and tech companies are developing tougher user policies and methods for detecting and removing fake accounts and misleading or false information ahead of the 2020 election. 

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Politics /

The Threat of QAnon

QAnon started as a far-right fringe conspiracy theory on the anonymous internet forum 4chan, but is now a growing cult-like movement threatening to infiltrate mainstream political discourse. 

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