This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Published On Nov 1, 2024, 12:22 PM

A group of students and researchers at the University of Washington continues to combat election-related disinformation despite the disbanding of a larger coalition aimed at the same goal. As misinformation spreads, the Center for an Informed Public is documenting lies that threaten the integrity of the presidential election. Past efforts faced significant challenges, including political attacks, lawsuits, and subpoenas that ultimately led to the collapse of the Election Integrity Partnership, which had previously coordinated a large response to false claims surrounding past elections.