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Disinformation exports: How foreign anti-vaccine narratives reached West African communities online

First Draft's latest research takes a look at how North American conspiracy theories and pro-Russian vaccine disinformation reached West African communities on social media

How anti-Muslim content spreads on YouTube in India

Videos scapegoating Muslims for the spread of Covid-19 continue to spread hate online.

A guide to prebunking: a promising way to inoculate against misinformation

Prevention, not cure, may be a more effective way to combat misinformation.
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Tackling

We’re always working hard to tackle misinformation by collaborating with like-minded journalists and partner organizations, and empowering people with knowledge, understanding, and tools. Find out about our current projects and initiatives here.

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First Draft recognizes Black lives matter

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