Misinformation and Free Speech

Seventy percent of Americans view false information online as a major threat, with a 19-point partisan gap between Democrats and Republicans on this concern. Many Americans feel the country has overstepped in limiting free speech, creating tension between combating misinformation and protecting expression.

Combat disinformation through media literacy education, platform transparency requirements, and foreign interference prevention. Protect First Amendment rights while holding platforms accountable for algorithmic amplification of harmful content. Support independent fact-checking without government censorship.

Emphasize free speech protections and concerns about overreach in limiting speech, with lower concern about online misinformation as a threat.

Prioritize combating misinformation as a major threat (with 19-point partisan gap from Republicans), support platform regulation.