Tag: misinformation
Media literacy education is completely unnecessary
Ah, the rapid rise of news and media, moving from the small press to large corporate standing, everywhere you turn, a wave of information...
Media literacy must be taught starting in elementary school to combat...
The phrases “misinformation” and “fake news” may sound far-fetched as they are expressions often used by political parties to discredit the beliefs and campaigns...
Misinformation and hate speech run rampant on Twitter after Musk’s acquisition...
After months of negotiations, billionaire Elon Musk has finally purchased Twitter, appointing himself as the chief moderator of the social media site. Upon his...
Endorsements by the media should not be blindly followed, instead they...
Alden Global Capital, the second-largest newspaper publisher in the United States, has announced this election season that it will no longer endorse political candidates...
Skeptics spread irrational fear and misinformation about the COVID-19 virus
Although the world had been pondering over when the COVID-19 vaccine would be released and available for everyone, there were a good few who...
Removing misinformation isn’t censorship
After many debates surrounding this controversial issue, Facebook has finally made the decision to ban misinformation surrounding vaccinations. The new ban will not just...
The spread of false COVID-19 information within the Latinx community is...
The spread of false information around COVID-19 within the Latinx community has misled millions, leaving a smear of ignorance that's resulted in placing the...
UCR professor discusses misinformation surrounding vaccines
A measles outbreak has spread throughout 22 states in the United States, with over 700 reported cases thus far. The Highlander reached out to...