Facts Forward
PEN America’s interview series features journalists and experts with extensive experience in combating political and other forms of disinformation. The series aims to provide best practices, insights into how to identify and counter disinformation, case studies, and other tips from practitioners. PEN America will continue to publish interviews regularly leading up to the election and beyond.
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Checking the rise of extremism is ‘easier said than done,’ University of Buffalo communications expert says
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A reporter’s take on the role of disinformation and male grievance in the election
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For the Texas Tribune, public events help to counteract disinformation
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How did disinformation affect the election? Here’s what a New York Times reporter thinks.
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Amid election conspiracy theories, a researcher narrows down the biggest threats
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This Arizona election official is worried about political violence. He believes community can be the solution.
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The psychology of belief, and how perceived threats to identity are linked to misinformation
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The Wikimedia Foundation’s crucial spot on the frontlines of the disinformation war
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How climate disinformation plays on fear and confusion, according to a BBC journalist
Learn More: How climate disinformation plays on fear and confusion, according to a BBC journalist