Overlays help journalists avoid amplifying misinformation in their stories. Here’s when and why we use them.

How the extremist organization disseminates vaccine misinformation through social media

Baseless beliefs have become more popular globally, promising orderly answers to those experiencing confusion, isolation and grief in an upside-down world

Leaflets, billboards, emails, SMS and robocalls spread false information about Covid-19 and the US election

Evolving tactics from QAnon-promoting accounts pose moderation challenges for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

How a real piece of health data was spun into a viral misconception.

As the pandemic spreads in Latin America, some Christian communities find themselves caught between faith and science.

Geopolitical and nationalist narratives have been playing out in different communities, fomenting false information around treatments and cures for the coronavirus.

The infodemic has prompted some governments to restrict online speech in an attempt to stop the spread of false information. The cost? Fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Data voids on social networks are spreading misinformation and causing real world harm.

The latest First Draft research report collects analysis from our Local News Fellows in Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.