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Media Literacy Is Vital – Especially During Elections

Being discerning about the information around us is important, especially during elections. As our access to information from a variety of media sources has increased, the benefits of wider exposure are being undermined by a media landscape filled with polarized messaging, manipulated content, disinformation and propaganda. Rhetoric and catchphrases – especially about complex and divisive issues – are abundant and often attempt to reduce complex concerns to simplified and biased explanations.

Our newest learning journey offers practical tips for recognizing and resisting disinformation to help you spread accurate information, both online and offline.

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Learning from the Civil Rights Movement

The learning journeys and resources in this series can help us learn from our history and examine today’s justice issues to answer the questions: “How can I make a difference?” “How can we make a difference together?”

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