There are going to be a lot of rumors and misinformation spreading around the internet over the next month -- both about candidates, but also about the integrity of election results themselves.
It's important to:
1. Expect misinformation, and know how to talk about it
2. Know how to spot misinformation, factcheck, and find reliable and true information
🗣️ How to talk to people about misinformation
PEN America has some good tips for how to talk to people if you see them spreading misinfo online.
1. Try to verify that the content is misleading or false before you engage
2. Be thoughtful about commenting
3. Consider the perspective of the person who shared the story.
4. Avoid escalation.
5. Be a resource for others.
Internet Matters has some tips for talking to kids about misinfo and teaching media literacy.
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NPR’s “finder’s guide to facts” has great info on what to think about when evaluating whether something might be true or not.
Where to fact check:
ℹ️ How to find reliable information about how the election works
- about the process of casting, counting and certifying votes
- National Association of Secretaries of State - state-by-state trusted information on elections
🗳️ Finally, please vote!
vote.org for more info.
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