Misinformation is everywhere, digital media literacy is the antidote
The University of Maryland must implement mandatory digital media literacy courses to combat misinformation.
The Wild West of Wellness
The abundance of information social media offers can cost your health. Here’s what you need to know.
Free speech on Twitter is in danger if it’s controlled by Elon Musk
Billionaires thrive off of buying public opinion. Musk will do the same with Twitter.
The J&J side effects are rare. Stop sensationalizing them.
Fighting vaccine misinformation is just as important as vaccine safety
Social media can be a tool for political education, but only if politicians use it correctly
Politicians should learn from activists and the masses when considering their use of Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Over half of anti-vax Facebook ads are from two organizations, UMD researchers say
The team found that pro-vaccine advertisements on Facebook came from a wider variety of sources than anti-vaccination.
YouTube should be doing more to combat misinformation
YouTube is cracking down on hate speech, but it's not doing enough to address fake news.