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A lot of election posts will be floating tomorrow & in the next few days, w/ some meant to mislead & deter voters. To sidestep the bad actors & bad information, here are somethings to look out for:
Double check posts about long lines at the polls.
Social distancing requirements may mean that people are standing in a long line, but waiting a short amount of time.
Also, it might just be an old photo.
Social distancing requirements may mean that people are standing in a long line, but waiting a short amount of time.
Also, it might just be an old photo.
There might not be a winner election night: That’s OK.
“Not having a winner on Nov. 3 is democracy at work,” said Aimee Rinehart, the deputy director of U.S. operations for @firstdraftnews.
“It means your votes are being counted.”
“Not having a winner on Nov. 3 is democracy at work,” said Aimee Rinehart, the deputy director of U.S. operations for @firstdraftnews.
“It means your votes are being counted.”
People may try to undermine the results of the election with false claims of voter fraud. Voter fraud is rare. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/22/trump-bashes-mail-voting-millions-request-ballots-michigan/5477896002/
Misinformation preys on your emotions.
If something scares, shocks or angers you, it never hurts to look for a second source.
More tips on how to avoid sharing misinformation & what to look for here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/29/misinformation-disinformation-election-2020-fake-news/5520843002/
If something scares, shocks or angers you, it never hurts to look for a second source.
More tips on how to avoid sharing misinformation & what to look for here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/29/misinformation-disinformation-election-2020-fake-news/5520843002/
More of what to expect on Election Day: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/02/premature-winners-ballot-claims/6091929002/
Lastly, if you spot an election meme that’s wrong or frightening, email us. Both @clarajanehen & I will be more than willing to do a little detective work on whatever you find.
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