X’s Community Notes had a marginal, if any, impact on the election poynter.org/commentary/202…

“Combating disinformation requires a heartfelt approach beyond education, regulation, and personal responsibility. Resilience efforts must include healing and community-building,” says Martina Van Norden, a PEN America organizer. pen.org/lies-hurt-us-a…

FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires apnews.com/article/fbi-re…

Haitian immigrants, Russian involvement, and election rigging. In the latest Facts Forward interview, Steven Lee Myers of The New York Times discusses a campaign season marked by falsehoods and conspiracy theories. Read: pen.org/how-did-disinf…

Grateful for the opportunity to chat with Kurt Sampsel at PEN America about Texas Tribune events and how live journalism can empower audiences and counteract disinformation.

Congrats to PEN America grantee Conecta Arizona for being recognized as Community News Outlet of the Year by the Arizona Press Club! x.com/ConectaArizona…

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After Jan. 6, Big Tech promised reform. By 2024, it backtracked, leaving our democracy vulnerable to foreign interference. What went wrong? Read our new report to find out: issueone.org/press/new-repo…

Want to help inform the future of journalism? And get an extra $50 for holiday shopping? We're partnering with Hearken to ask journalists: What are your pain points around community insights? Take this survey and let us know! ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

How can misinformation about US elections be addressed? Terrific conversation and lessons from Stephen Richer (Maricopa Co Recorder) + Judd Choate (Colorado’s Election Director) Judd Choate Stephen Richer youtu.be/6vkd5R3XL00?si…

Interesting. New report from Citizen Data shows that more financially secure voters show higher trust in elections than less secure voters. citizendata.com/report/how-fin…

Need something to look forward to in January?

New from our partners at @Factchequeado: a Spanish-language guide to identify content made by AI: pen.org/como-detectar-…

As the U.S. awaits Donald J. Trump return to the White House, uncertainty prevails for his statements about mass deportations, and cuts to social services. How do we deal with mis- and disinformation? Read the full article: factchequeado.com/teexplicamos/2… By our CEO, Laura Zommer ✍️

For our latest Facts Forward interview, ally baker and @VivianeFairbank talk to PEN America’s @Kurt_Sampsel about the Truth in Journalism Project—a one-stop solution they developed to streamline fact-checking. Read: pen.org/for-the-truth-…

Featuring the outstanding María Méndez!

In a polarized world, Mónica Guzmán of Braver Angels is trying to encourage dialogue. In a recent interview with Kurt Sampsel, she discussed her method for sharing curiosity, values, and learnings. Read: pen.org/curiosity-is-k…

Political violence isn't going away anytime soon, but journalists can help address the problem. PEN America grantee Conecta Arizona shares experiences and plans for the future: pen.org/how-one-newsro… #journalism #politics

Gracias PEN America por el apoyo durante el 2024, un año electoral desafiante y lo que le sigue. pen.org/how-one-newsro…

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