As with anything in life, knowledge is power. Yet increasingly, in today’s world of fake news and spambot Twitter trolls, knowledge itself can feel increasingly, infuriatingly subjective and malleable. I often find myself Googling any news story that doesn’t sound ‘quite right’, not to learn more, but to weigh its trustworthiness and see which reputable outlets have covered it. It’s a depressing calculus to repeat each day and feels bleaker still when you realize that most people don’t know who owns their news sources.
Is That Opinion Hate Speech? Here’s A Checklist To Find Out
Words are powerful, and a simple tweet or social media post can quickly go viral. But should journalists cover every hateful thing that’s said by someone in the public eye? Better yet, how do you determine whether something is actually hate speech?
How To Tell Whether A News Source Is Credible
Decades ago, the only people we got our news from were trusted evening newscasters. Anyone can post news online now, which leads to an abundance of sensationalized and downright fake news stories. To stay properly informed, follow these steps to learn how to vet online news articles.
This Is How Brexit Might Be Implemented In Britain
If you’ve been living under a rock for the last two years, I’ve got some news for you, and you may want to sit down. In a move that shocked the rest of the world, Britain voted itself out of the European Union in June 2016. Even if you’re news literate, you still may not know how Brexit could affect you.
Visualizing The Size Of The U.S. National Debt
Admit it––you probably have a few bills you forget to pay now and then. Don’t we all? This may make you feel better: the U.S. national debt is $19.5 trillion (about one-third of the global total).
The Battle for Net Neutrality in the USA
The FCC’s reclassification of broadband has been upheld for the second time, so let’s take a quick dive into the history of net neutrality in the US.
The Daily Show & Jon Stewart’s Legacy
Today’s infographic explores Jon Stewart’s legacy, and offers hints as to who his eventual successor may be.
