Misinformation and the News Literacy Project

September 15th was Democracy Day , a collaborative effort by journalists and their allies around the nation to draw attention to threats to democracy and to highlight ways to be a part of the solution. As the Nov. 8 midterm election approaches, misinformation poses risks to the democratic process in unprecedented ways.

The News Literacy Project has launched a nonpartisan, nationwide campaign to empower voters to be informed, not misled. You can sign up for the News Literacy Project midterm misinformation webinars below or at info [at] newslit.org.

Three upcoming related events:

1. Oct. 18, 5 p.m. ET: Are you being informed or influenced? News literacy skills to prioritize information from credible sources. Learn how to evaluate the credibility of information sources and tips for expert-level web searching to check claims for yourself.
   Register here
2. Oct. 25, 5 p.m. ET: Spotting election misinformation and understanding motivations behind how and why it spreads. Presented in collaboration with the League of Women Voters . Learn common types of election misinformation and how to spot the red flags that can alert you to dubious claims.
   Register here
3. Nov. 1, 5 p.m. ET: How to debunk misinformation and engage in productive conversations without confrontation. Presented in collaboration with the League of Women Voters . Learn how to verify reliable information that you can share with family and friends while avoiding heated arguments.
   Register here

Be Informed, Not Misled