Murphy Bannerman first noticed the posts this summer in a Facebook group called Being Black in Arizona. Someone started posting memes full of false claims that seemed designed to discourage people from...
Election Misinformation and Conspiracies: Get the Facts
Americans are again being bombarded with misleading, false and sometimes dangerous information about Election Day and voting. Here are some of the biggest tall tales circulating online, according to experts. Plus, tips on verifying news as you prepare to vote.
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