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A reporter’s take on the role of disinformation and male grievance in the election
The forces behind Donald Trump’s election win are still being dissected, and it would be unwise and simplistic to point to any single factor. But disinformation, and beliefs around immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, women and diversity initiatives played a role in the campaign, according to one expert.
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State of Play
News organizations are scrambling to find a coverage approach that adequately informs the American public about the country’s slide from democracy to authoritarian rule.
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State of Play
In an increasingly fractured media landscape, truth has been a casualty in the public discussion. Coverage has been warped by the business needs of struggling news organizations, and a significant segment of the public relies on bad-faith outlets that are little more than propagandists. While fact-checking has become routine, some organizations are exploring other ways to combat the trends. And misinformation spewed by AI-driven chatbots has become more of a feature than simply a bug.
Fact-checking and its detractors