Trumpists have weaponized a new technique to win the ideological war. How pro-democracy voices respond to…
Author: Whitney Phillips
Impeachment and Deplatforming Aren’t Enough to Move Forward
To achieve true unity, we must contend with the underlying cause of our division—decades of conspiratorial…
How to Have Productive Conversations About Election Misinfo
A holiday guide to navigating the deep swamp of polluted information.
The Election Will Bring a Hurricane of Misinformation
Here’s how to prepare yourself for the disaster online.
We Need to Talk About Talking About QAnon
Describing and debunking the phenomenon is not enough. We need to explain why and how it…
It’s Time to Defund Social Media
The algorithmically-warped information crisis can't be fixed with half-measures.
How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests
There isn't always time, during a crisis, to be reflective in the face of harmful information.…
Anti-Quarantine Protests Are Dangerous and Weird
Please don't make them seem more normal than they are.
Lies About Covid-19 Might Be Deadly, but They’re Not Unique
When this is over, a return to “normal” for content moderation would be a huge mistake.
To Fight Covid-19, Curb the Spread of Germs—and Rumors
We need to combat misinformation about the virus the same way we’re combating the virus itself:…