Misinformation and disinformation related to health care and public health pose an especially alarming threat. Individuals and families can respond by deprioritizing unqualified voices and instead seeking out nonpartisan, expert medical sources when making decisions about their health.

It is illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal and state elections, and claims of widespread noncitizen voting are simply not supported by evidence.

Propaganda is pervasive, but so is the accusation of propaganda. Where have you heard leaders call information they disagree with propaganda or where have you seen actual propaganda recently? Swipe through the slides to better name and identify the propaganda you see on your newsfeed.

Did that headline cause a strong emotional reaction? Did that article claim to have exclusive info? Did that tweet supposedly come from an expert on the topic? Before you share, SIFT! Taking just a few minutes to stop, investigate the source, find more coverage, and trace the claims can help stop the spread of misinformation.

Post-truth denotes “circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion” than one’s personal belief.

Misinformation can be quite cunning. We'll help you figure out what to look for and how to increase your ability to identify and critique what you're seeing online or hearing from your friends.

Divisions in our country are being driven, in part, by misinformation. Misinformation is false information that is disseminated, regardless of intent to mislead. It works because it takes advantage of how the human brain is wired. We're building up your toolkit to combat misinformation — so you can learn how to be an informed consumer!

Social media has become a powerful tool for disseminating disinformation, propaganda, and conspiracy theories related to current events.