Rural America, home to nearly 60 million people (about 19% of the U.S. population), plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, agriculture, and energy production. However, small towns and farming communities already face numerous challenges, including declining populations, hospital closures, economic stagnation, and climate-related disasters. Project 2025, a policy initiative led by...

Facebook was once the digital town square—a place to connect with friends, share life updates, and post dog photos. But over the years, that vision has unraveled. What’s left is a platform increasingly dominated by outrage, conspiracies, and hate speech. How did we get here? More importantly, why has Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, allowed this to happen? Engagement Over...

Today, we’re diving into the real-world impact of misinformation on social media, particularly Facebook. How did a made-up story lead someone to bring a gun into a pizza shop? What really fueled the Capitol riot? We explore the thin line between lies online and violence offline. It’s tempting to scroll past a conspiracy theory or laugh off a wild comment section. But...

Welcome to our blog series: “Misinformation & Extremism in America.” We’re living in an age where truth is harder to find than ever. One minute you’re watching a video your friend sent, and the next thing you know, you're neck-deep in a wild theory about lizard people controlling the government. Sound familiar? But this isn't just about quirky internet...

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