News Analysis: St. Louis tech startup that monetizes far-right fantasies faces little pushback in its hometown
Nearly a year has passed since the Gateway Journalism Review first reported that LockerDome, a prominent St. Louis tech startup,……
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Local news outlets should do more to combat pandemic misinformation
A recent report tracking the public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccinations illustrates the extent of misinformation out there as……
Pseudo news outlets push false claims around election
On Nov. 4, the day after the election, the Milwaukee City Wire inaccurately reported that more votes were cast in……
Local media outlets should be on frontline of misinformation war to help readers
In the hours after Iran attacked two Iraqi military bases that housed U.S. troops in January, social media predictably was……
Ebola reminds us perception is reality
As with other noisy public health topics, covering the ongoing Ebola crisis has posed several challenges. Journalists must have the facts right, of course, or risk irreparable damage to public understanding of the disease. But they also must decide how to deal with the myths others have unleashed. Is it better to raise the ghosts of erroneous beliefs to dismiss them, or to shun them entirely for fear of feeding panic?