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It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing misinformation from social media

  • Written by Ruth Elisabeth Appel, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, Stanford University
imageYour political leanings go a long way to determine whether you think it's a good or bad idea to take down misinformation.Johner Images via Getty Images

Misinformation is a key global threat, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about how to address the problem. In particular, Democrats and Republicans diverge sharply on removing misinformation...

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