Facebook considering whether to allow Trump to return – CNN Sometimes it is hard to trace the personal relationships that might influence a decision. That’s where a network map comes in handy. Check this network map for some of the connections between Facebook, Republicans and the Supreme Court. True or false? (Answers below). Trace Zuck’s …
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84 people signed bogus documents claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Who are they? How do you put a face to a name and make the information easy to search? Kumu is a free app that makes it easy to organize and share large amounts of information. For instance this relationship map has …
Don’t let trolls hijack conversations. “Refuse to play their game, and insist on a different one entirely—an approach that also helped counter subcultural trolling. George Lakoff suggests reframe the discussion away from what the Trumpists want you to talk about and toward the deeper truths buried within the stories.” – Wired “It is a deliberate strategy. Steve Bannon, the former head …
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‘Flood the zone with shit’ – Steve Bannon Counterprogramming tries to distract public attention (with BS) so people don’t learn about the people behind the Jan 6th insurrection and attempt to topple American democracy. It’s an old trick. “Hillary Clinton was ahead in the polls in every contested state when the Access Hollywood tape dropped. “Just kiss. I …
Fox News opinion programs are the biggest source of disinformation. DDAD Defenders of Democracy Against Disinfo is a grassroots, nonprofit group. They have analyzed how Fox manages to evade restrictions and profit from spreading disinformation that polarizes Americans and destroying our democracy. They have five practical things you can do to help counter Fox spreading …
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How to Spot Fake News: A Disinformation Check List Vaccination is a good defense against COVID. Inoculation works similarly and builds your resistance against being infected by disinformation. Rand Waltzman is an expert at analyzing disinformation and how it’s used to manipulate people. This StoryMap summaries his recent report from #disinformation and explains 18 common …
How can information in the public interest be shared broadly when billionaires control media outlets? “Psychological-ops degrade the morale and well-being of citizens by spreading false information, rumor and fear through social media and news outlets.” – WEF Why is it that certain TV channels stoke downplay good news and health safety measures, while spreading …
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Billionaires dodge paying taxes but impose their values on other Americans. Corporate politicians cover for them. How is the system rigged? Follow the money. This StoryMaps shows how billionaires have a different standards of justice and pay different taxes. How they exploit workers and use their wealth to deprive women of their rights and workers …
Who are the profiteers making money from COVID disinformation? How do Facebook and YouTube help the ‘Disinformation Dozen’? Who funds them? “The Anti-Vaxx Industry boasts over $35 million in annual revenues while driving an estimated $1.1 billion in advertising dollars to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. according to the CCDH Report. We designed this relationship map to make it easier …
