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Without access to the truth, we cannot have a democracy, says GW law professor
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November 16, 2024
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The American electorate swung Right in 2024 due to factors like economic dissatisfaction, immigration concerns, and fears of "woke" culture. Though, many voters’ perceptions didn’t align with the facts. Misinformation spread widely on social media, partly through Elon Musk’s X, which amplified election falsehoods. Navigating a reality increasingly undermined by falsehoods is a growing concern, says Mary Anne Franks, a law professor at George Washington University. “There are things that we can decide as a country that are too harmful, and undermine democracy,” says Franks. “Without access to the truth, we cannot have a democracy.”
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