Voting Information and Misinformation Issues

The video discusses the evolution of voter suppression tactics from 2008 to 2020, highlighting the shift from physical hoaxes to digital misinformation. It examines the role of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook in spreading misleading information, particularly targeting African American voters. The video also explores Russian interference in US elections and the adoption of similar tactics by domestic actors. It concludes with the challenges faced by social media platforms in combating misinformation, especially during the 2020 election amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was the purpose of the hoax flyer circulated in Virginia before the 2008 election?

• To promote a specific candidate

• To mislead voters about voting days

• To encourage early voting

• To inform voters about polling locations

How did social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook respond to misleading voting information?

• They promoted it

• They banned misleading information about voting procedures

• They ignored it

• They created new voting procedures

What was the role of Russian operatives in the 2016 election?

• They focused on environmental issues

• They promoted discord and helped elect Donald Trump

• They worked to increase voter turnout

• They supported all candidates equally

Which group was most targeted by Russian operatives according to the Senate Intelligence Committee?

• Hispanic Americans

• African Americans

• White Americans

• Asian Americans

What legal action was taken against North Carolina's voter ID law?

• It was struck down for targeting African Americans

• It was upheld by the Supreme Court

• It was ignored by the courts

• It was expanded to include more voters

How do social media platforms enable targeted voter suppression messages?

• By allowing targeted ads based on interests

• By banning all political ads

• By disabling all comments on posts

• By promoting only government-approved messages

What challenge does the COVID-19 pandemic pose to the 2020 election?

• Increased voter turnout

• Confusion due to changing voting procedures

• More in-person voting

• No impact on the election

What false claim did President Trump make about voting by mail?

• It is faster than in-person voting

• It is only available in certain states

• It leads to massive fraud

• It is the most secure method

Why is it important for voters to distinguish reliable voting information?

• To avoid being misled by suppressive sources

• To ensure they vote for the winning candidate

• To increase the number of polling places

• To reduce the cost of elections

What action did Facebook take regarding ads that tell people not to vote?

• They ignored them

• They prohibited them

• They created more of them

• They promoted them