Empowering Communities: Strategies for Battling Misinformation During Election Seasons

At a time when misinformation threatens the integrity of residents’ perceptions of government, CivicPlus® Senior Vice President of Research and Development Ben Sebree discusses the critical topic of Battling Misinformation During Election Season with Dark Reading.  In the piece, Sebree shares strategies local governments can employ to combat the dissemination of false information, particularly leveraging their unique position to serve as bastions of accuracy for their constituents.

Sebree’s piece educates local governments on the multifaceted approach that they can adopt to tackle the issue of misinformation. From fostering public awareness through educational campaigns to providing dedicated platforms for fact-checking, the article outlines actionable steps that local government leaders can take to empower residents in discerning truth from falsehood. Sebree also highlights the importance of supporting credible sources of information, such as local news organizations and collaborating with fact-checking entities to reinforce the integrity of public discourse.

Read the full article on Dark Reading to discover strategies for promoting transparency, bolstering trust, and safeguarding the trustworthiness of public discourse especially during election season.

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