What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Who benefits from this and how is it spread? What impact could this have on the US election? Misinformation The American Psychological Association states that misinformation is simply getting the facts wrong – but not knowing that they are wrong. Disinformation As the American Psychological Association puts…
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Misinformation, Disinformation and the US Election – What does it all mean?
City vs Rural – What do the polls say?
The US Vote is heavily split between the densely populated urban areas across the country and the vast rural areas, but what does this mean for the vote? In the urban cores of the United States, such as the Atlantic Northeast, California, and cities like Chicago, Seattle, and Denver, the votes are very different from…
Hour by hour guide to how US election night will unfold
The election process in the United States can seem complicated for those of us following it on the other side of the world, so what can we expect to see when on Election Night? Polling Stations While postal votes and early voting has been open in many states since September, the Election Day itself is…
Five demographic groups that will help decide the election
America is home to 345 million people, including 161 million registered voters, but the 2024 presidential election is so close it could be decided by just thousands of votes. Here are five demographic groups that will be key to the final outcome: Latino Voters Latino voters are the largest growing group in the US. In the…
Trump vs Harris: what are their policies?
This election has left many voters divided. From policies to personal opinions, the election will be a close call. During the run-up, voters have been vocal on critical issues, from gun control to immigration and the economy. Much is at stake in this multi-faceted election. Here is a quick guide to how Trump and Harris…