All the Bills on Section 230
February 9, 2022
“The 26 words that created the internet.” That’s how some people refer to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a part of the law…
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The Listening Deficit
February 2, 2022
How many people on the “other side” have you had a meaningful conversations with recently? For many of us, the answer is “zero.” Americans are…
What’s Driving Digital Disinformation? Take the Poll
Almost everyone – 95% of Americans, according to an October 2021 poll – believe that the spread of misinformation is a problem. What’s the biggest…
Facebook’s “Supreme Court”
January 26, 2022
Who should decide what Americans can say online? Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have standards as to what kinds of posts they…
New Partnership Addresses Digital Disinformation
January 24, 2022
Most Americans agree that online disinformation is creating confusion and adding to polarization. But many are at odds as how to address it. While lawmakers…
Engagement Bait: Misinformation Gets Sneakier
January 19, 2022
What do a baby’s first snowfall, firefighters rescuing a dog, and fun facts about fruit have in common? All three star in online posts that…
The Social Media Conundrum: What’s Allowed and Who Should Decide?
January 12, 2022
Freedom of expression is a fundamental part of our society. Americans invoke their right to free speech all the time, whether it’s an NBA player…
The Scout Mindset: Seeing the Evidence
January 5, 2022
Imagine you rule the world for a day and you’re going to solve one big problem however you see fit. Maybe you want to fix…
Having Productive Conversations. Tip #5 – Know What’s Behind Your Feelings
January 5, 2022
Having a productive conversation means understanding what’s behind the opinions you hold. While the facts and data around an issue are certainly worth sharing, the…