[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVCNM Be Wary of Mis and Dis Information

[LWV CentralNewMexico]

With Election Day one week away it’s time for a reminder about *Mis* and *Dis
*Information.

What is Misinformation? *Inadvertently* sharing false information *without*
the intent of harm.

Disinformation is *Intentionally* sharing false information *with* the
intent of harm.

Don’t be fooled, bad actors are becoming ever more skilled at spreading
lies using all kinds of techniques. False rumors and facts are spread,
pictures are faked, voices are faked. It is no longer true that *what you
see is what you get*.

What to do? Be skeptical. To ensure that what you are reading or being told
is true, consider the source, check the date, cross check information, read
past the headline, and question emotionally charged content.

*Do Not* Repeat or Quote Bad Information. Stop the spread.

*Do* share accurate information. Without mentioning the wrong info, set the
record straight by sharing the correct messages.

The News Literacy Project has developed a Misinformation Dashboard for the
2024 Election. It is a tool for tracking the topics and tactics of 2024
election misinformation. The link to their website is News Literacy Project
<https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/?_ga=2.11674740.1521938586.1724891209-1945037679.1724349829>.
The New Mexico Secretary of State (SOS) also has Rumor vs Reality
information here
<https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/rumor-vs-reality/>
.

Questions? Feel free to send an email to president at lwvcnm.org.

In League,

Starlyn Brown, President LWVCNM


League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico
6739 Academy Rd. NE  Suite 124
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-3352
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