Polity’s Post

Did you know that misinformation and disinformation pose a serious threat to democratic processes worldwide? With nearly 4 billion people heading to the polls, staying vigilant online is more crucial than ever. Be cautious of what you read and share, and always verify information from credible sources. Together, we can combat the spread of misinformation and safeguard democracy for all. #RevolutioniseIT

Misinformation in the form of fake news or disinformation is dangerous, but should the government resort to censorship to promote public safety? When is the Freedom of Speech posing a clear and present danger that requires limits on the First Amendment?  How do you balance the important discussion of crucial topics protected by the First Amendment with the harms associated with misinformation? Especially when social media misinformation was associated with the much higher death rate from COVID-19 in counties with large concentrations of Trump voters in the 2020 presidential election. https://lnkd.in/eCxn_QeR

Ever heard of Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)? 🤔 This form is to serve as a backup ballot for absent Uniformed Service members, their families, and citizens residing outside the U.S. Learn more here 👉 FVAP.gov

It’s important to be factual and put things in context as the inevitable media sunami approaches, from both political camps.

"With the proliferation of misinformation abounding online, individuals need to take steps to assess the trustworthiness of what they are reading" - Charlie Taylor has this guide on how to protect yourself against fake news

In a nutshell.

A new government... Whatever your political leanings, I'd like to hope that this could be the start of a new chapter in government honesty and accountability.

Some questions at Parliament today - one of which, "Why is the Government taking action against the fear, intimidation, and disruption that gangs cause in our communities?" Watch to see my answers.

Thanks to TRT World for interviewing me for this piece on threats of political violence https://lnkd.in/eyjGUjhU

Read about some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the U.S. and local government agencies and legislative bodies in MoFo’s latest State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter. https://bit.ly/3wYTiDU