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NewsWhat Are Misinformation and Disinformation?
Misinformation: Inadvertently sharing false information without the intent to harm.
Example: Your sister says that the latest local bill will raise taxes because that’s what she heard from a trusted friend.
Disinformation: Intentionally sharing false information with the intent to harm.
Example: Your sister lies that the latest local bill will raises taxes because she knows that’s the only way you won’t support it.
For trusted election information, read California Secretary of State's Trusted Information page.
Para obtener information electoral confiable, lea la pagina de la Secretaria de Estado de California.
Fact-finding Resources in English
Non-partisan fact checking organizations verify information. Many of them focus on political issues. Snopes and Reuters verify many types of news content.
- AllSides - Balanced News
- Brennan Center for Justice
- FactCheck.Org
- Politifact
- Reuters Fact Check
- Snopes
Recursos de Investigación en Español
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