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“In Italian Schools, Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News”

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Naomi

Source: In Italian Schools, Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News – The New York Times Maybe the Italians can send teachers here to show our students how to do it. ROME — After reading the horrors in Dante’s “Inferno,” Italian … Continue reading →

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“The Frustration With Bernie Sanders – An Explainer”

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Naomi

Source: The Frustration With Bernie Sanders – An Explainer Peter Daou takes the entire Bernie shtick apart–without rage, but with estimable clarity. He’s saved me the effort I’d have to make to say exactly this. Bernie Bros: pay attention because … Continue reading →

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How many people saw Russian campaign ads? And maybe were influenced by them?

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 10 million Estimated number of Facebook users who saw 2016 political ads paid for by Russian entities. That’s what $100,000 for 3,000 ads buys you. [The Wall Street Journal]

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