Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics.
Category: Rumors and Misinformation
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Ahead of Midterms, Disinformation Is Even More Intractable
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The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut
The New York Times – Business:Salem Media, which counts the conservative personalities Charlie Kirk and Sebastian Gorka among its radio hosts, has taken a pointed stance ahead of the midterm elections.
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Misinformation Swirls in Non-English Languages Ahead of Midterms
The New York Times – Business:More multilingual fact-checking groups are pushing back against misleading translations, manipulated images and outright lies that jump platforms and cross borders.