Posts

These collection posts are various analyses and evaluations about modern-day misinformation.

These posts were created for MCO 427: Misinformation and Society at Arizona State University

  • The following post is an audio file and supplemental transcription. This post is intended for readers and listeners who may not be politically adept or have a strong grasp on advancing technology and policies surrounding it. As of October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission is considering an emergency request to loosen rules on political…

  • Instagram Platform Efforts Terms of Use: Instagram’s terms of use states users “can’t impersonate others or provide inaccurate information.” Similarly, users cannot do anything misleading for an “illegal or unauthorized purpose.” Instagram enforces this policy by removing any content violating the terms of use. Instagram also works with independent fact-checkers to combat misinformation, often adding…

  • Website or Claim Analysis

    “Non-U.S. citizens are registered to vote in elections.” This claim has been publicized notably by President Donald Trump. According to the Associated Press, Trump spoke about a census report claiming thousands of non-U.S. citizens have voted in the 2020 election. The following is a step-by-step guide on how to approach this claim. Step 1. Evaluate…