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Misinformation is damaging communities
around the world.

We work to empower people with knowledge and tools to build resilience against harmful, false, and misleading information.

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Thinking

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A Limiting Lens: How Vaccine Misinformation Has Influenced Hispanic Conversations Online

First Draft's latest research explores Covid-19 vaccine misinformation surrounding Hispanic communities on Telegram, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Covid-19 vaccine misinformation and narratives surrounding Black communities on social media

A new report examines Covid-19 vaccine misinformation affecting Black communities on social media and offers recommendations to journalists, health experts and social media platforms.

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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