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The State of American Democracy: Elections in the Digital Media Age
As local journalism declines, media ownership consolidates, and Americans increasingly turn to social media and AI tools for political information, the American information landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. In the wake of the 2026 midterm elections, join us for a discussion on how a changing media landscape is reshaping American politics and democracy.
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Is Russia Renting Your Aunt’s Facebook Profile?
BuzzFeed editor Craig Silverman warned that disinformation may take new and frightening forms as the 2020 presidential election approaches.
Monday, 2/24/2020, 8:00pm - 11:59pm
Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics Hosts Panel on Digital Discourse
Researchers and experts discussed how misinformation spreads and who benefits by it in final Colonials Weekend event.
Sunday, 9/22/2019, 4:00pm - 11:59pm
President Trump Shows ‘Aggressive Indifference’ to Russian Threat
James Clapper, former director of national intelligence, also called for social media regulation during a conference on disinformation and digital conflict at GW.
Monday, 4/2/2018, 12:00pm - 11:59pm