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.

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.

Learn about how misinformation works.

Misinfo can be quite cunning. Scroll to know what to look for and to increase your ability to identify and critique what you're seeing online or hearing from your friends.

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