Misinformation and Disinformation — a Toolkit • L I B R A R Y

misinformation/disinformation toolkit - Mormon Women for Ethical Government

Misinformation and disinformation have grown exponentially since Election Day. There are so many false claims that it’s difficult to address them all individually. We at MWEG want to provide you with the resources you need to fact-check and address misinformation as you see it. Below you will find:

A list of reputable fact-checking websites that may help you as you seek truth and address disinformation in your own sphere of influence.
Information about the election process from trusted national sources.
Links to swing state news outlets, which are often more trusted than the national news media.
State election office website links. Local election officials have been doing their best to debunk rumors and false information.
A list of several articles we have published in the MWEG media library about addressing misinformation and the election, as well as some videos and meme series published on social media.

We hope you find all these resources helpful. Remember to use the Principles of Peacemaking and set healthy boundaries for yourself.

Fact-checking resources:

U.S. Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency: Government agency addressing broad misinformation and disinformation claims.

The Associated Press: Offers “explainers” and “fact checks” on various election issues.

New York Times: Tracking Viral Misinformation About the 2020 Election: Provides a regularly updated list of misinformation seen online.

AllSides 2020 election fact checks: Provides links to fact-checking articles from across the political spectrum.

PolitiFact: Independent fact-checking website owned by the nonprofit Poynter Institute for Media Studies.

FactCheck.org: Independent fact-checking site run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Look for answers or ask a question.