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Disinformation, Elections & Democracy: How journalists can spot and disarm current tactics to influence voters - Journalism InstituteWASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Election Day 2024 will be one of the most consequential in U.S. history, and disinformation campaigns loom large in influencing millions of Americans on what's really at stake when they head to polls this fall. Journalists across the country must be prepared with the skills to pre- and debunk conspiracy theories, misinformation, and more — well before Nov. 5. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a practical look at current tactics used by disinformation specialists to disrupt the 2024 election and what journalists can do to counter them. This free virtual session, to be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 1, will empower journalists with the tools to challenge election-specific disinformation and lies with tact and authority while respecting audiences who may be vulnerable to such campaigns. Participants will learn:
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You can watch part one of the series on framing the disinformation crisis for journalists here, the second part on how journalists can build and support a culture of credibility here, and the third part on how journalists can champion news literacy in communities here. About NPCJI Contact: Beth Francesco, executive director, National Press Club Journalism Institute View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disinformation-elections--democracy-how-journalists-can-spot-and-disarm-current-tactics-to-influence-voters---journalism-institute-302128145.html SOURCE National Press Club Journalism Institute |