What is disinformation? Lies and misleading information deliberately spread for financial or political gain, usually at the expense of the public good. Disinformation undermines democracy, fosters division and hate, and blocks progress on the most pressing issues of our time. Coordinated groups of bad actors actively push disinformation in order to divide communities, delay action, and distract and demoralize those trying to build a healthy planet and safer world. The Union of Concerned Scientists has put together useful resources to help stop the spread of disinformation. Please use the below links to access the video and toolkit. I hope you will make use of the information in your community, and share it with others.
- VIDEO: 22min mini-training on how to identify and counter mis- and disinformation in your community. Communications strategist and disinformation expert, Sabrina Joy Stevens, shares the most effective tactics for responding to disinformation, including a framework to guide your decision-making and how NOT to fall into common traps and pitfalls that can actually make the problem worse.
- TOOLKIT: Countering Disinformation in Your Community—A Resource Guide. Includes link to relational organizing guide for voting rights and election protection.
