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Fact Checking Department

Dave Whamond Jan 16, 2025 Dig deeper

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Meta Ends Fact Checking

Adam Zyglis Jan 9, 2025 Dig deeper

Technology

How Meta Makes Millions off Political Violence

Colin Lecher, Tomas Apodaca / The Markup Oct 4, 2024 An investigation used Facebook’s AI model to count the millions of dollars it makes after violent news events. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Military

Disinformation Dilemma: The U.S. Has Dirty Hands, Too

Thomas Brodey / Responsible Statecraft Sep 5, 2024 As Biden cracks down on Russian interference in our elections, a look at what the Pentagon has been doing overseas. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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The Warning Label

Adam Zyglis Jun 24, 2024 Dig deeper

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Social Media

Adam Zyglis Feb 5, 2024 Dig deeper

Technology

Report: Each Facebook User Is Tracked by Thousands of Companies

Jon Keegan / The Markup Jan 24, 2024 A new study by Consumer Reports looks at who is sending information about your online activity to Facebook. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Technology

How Companies Collect Private Data About Reproductive Health

Stefanie Felsberger / Global Voices Jul 27, 2023 As data about people's menstrual cycles is sold to advertisers, what are the consequences for people’s reproductive rights? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

World

Ethiopian Researcher Alleges Facebook Is Responsible for His Father’s Death

Mukanzi Musanga / Open Democracy Dec 16, 2022 Meta is accused of failing to remove posts inciting racial hate and violence in Africa, particularly in Tigray. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Inside the Pro-Trump Facebook Group Where First Responders Call Coronavirus a Hoax

Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublica Mar 17, 2020 In a private Facebook group, firefighters and paramedics shared memes and conspiracy theories doubting the pandemic, raising concerns that they aren’t taking precautions to protect themselves and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar and Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Is Inviting a Crackdown on the Left

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Feb 5, 2020 Beneath its promise of transparency, the Massachusetts senator’s plan to combat “disinformation” carries dangerous implications. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )