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Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order on Controlling Independent Agencies

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Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order on Controlling Independent Agencies

Independent agencies are meant to serve the American people free from political influence. Presidential control of these agencies will get in the way of their crucial missions, and let Wall Street crime go unchecked, drive up prices, and open our elections up to cyber-attacks.

By Alton Wang

Talking to Friends and Family Training Resources

Guide

Talking to Friends and Family Training Resources

Common Cause empowers activists and educators to lead their community in the fight for digital democracy - or information access.

Access and download our training materials for having impactful and productive conversation about information literacy.

Meta Civil Rights Advisory Group Letter To Mark Zuckerberg Concerning New Policy Changes

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Meta Civil Rights Advisory Group Letter To Mark Zuckerberg Concerning New Policy Changes

Civil rights leaders urge Meta to reconsider recent content moderation changes, warning they enable harmful content and silence marginalized voices. The open letter calls for policies that protect free expression and foster inclusivity for all users.

Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting

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Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting

This report delves into the considerations advocates and policymakers face when proposing an independent redistricting commission, and it describes and assesses the common elements of contemporary commissions. Every IRC should be set up to best serve the needs of your state or locality because there is no one-size-fits-all model for an independent commission.

Media Literacy Skill: Lateral Searching

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Media Literacy Skill: Lateral Searching

"What do I do if my loved ones do not trust verified sources of information?" is the #1 most asked question among trusted messengers navigating conversations about media literacy.

Lateral reading or lateral searching is a strategy that helps us to determine for ourselves who is a credible source of information.

Under the Microscope

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Under the Microscope

Election Disinformation in 2022 and What We Learned for 2024
BY Emma Steiner