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Trump Continues to Lie On Twitter, and There's Nothing They Can Do to Stop Him
The night before polls opened, Trump used Twitter to undermine the election, again, and Twitter's response was way too slow.
Facebook Is Letting Trump Advertise a 'Free' COVID Treatment That People Can't Get
The campaign ads targeting voters in swing states have already racked up tens of thousands of impressions.
5 Things to Do Right Now If You're Anxious About the Election
Helping others vote can combat your panicky feelings and minimize the number of ballots that slip through the cracks.
Twitter Is Banning Fake Accounts Claiming to Be Black Trump Supporters
The accounts managed to gain significant traction over a short period of time, racking up over 265,000 interactions in less than a week.
Kanye West Just Showed Us How Easily Phony Election Results Will Spread
“Get the West Wing ready," the rapper said, responding to fake election results that show him winning in Kentucky.
What to Say if a Friend Insists '800,000 Children Are Trafficked Each Year'
If someone you’re close to is posting about #SaveOurChildren or spouting other QAnon-inspired propaganda, you might want to step in.
It Took Hours for Facebook to Delete Trump's False Claim That COVID Is Less Deadly Than the Flu
A study released last week showed that the president has been “the single largest driver of misinformation around COVID.”
Facebook Let Breitbart Spread Anti-Mask Misinformation on White House COVID Outbreak
Breitbart is misleading readers about the effectiveness of masks, and Facebook and Twitter are fine with that.
Facebook Is Still Showing Ads About Election Fraud to Millions of Users
Facebook announced a new rule on Wednesday that banned any ads that sought to delegitimize the outcome of the presidential election.
Donald Trump Is the 'Single Largest Driver' of COVID Misinformation, Study Says
"There are real-world dire health implications," the lead author of the study warned.
An Outside Oversight Group Is Forcing Facebook to Get Its Shit Together for the Election
Facebook's internal Oversight Board isn't ready for the election. Enter the "Real Facebook Oversight Board."
Facebook Spread the Myth That Touching Fentanyl Makes You Overdose, Study Finds
There are real-world consequences to misleading stories about the powerful opiate.