Common Cause Texas
Digital Democracy Advocacy in Texas
We defend our information ecosystems from election lies before they suppress voter confidence.
Posted September 30, 2024
Background & Context
Common Cause has been tracking and countering election disinformation narratives since 2016. Rampant disinformation puts voters’ rights at risk, and viewers who expect their news channels and social media to tell the truth are left misinformed. Unchecked election lies continue to harm our democracy.
Social media platforms and broadcasters profit off of the spread of disinformation. These media platforms and providers lobby our congress people to avoid accountability for the harm caused by the lies they platform. It is up to the people and regulatory agencies to hold Big Tech and Media accountable for protecting information access!
Work & Deliverables
1. Verify Election Information
2. Post Election Information
3. Monitor Online Spaces for Bad Actors
Preparation Phase
- Attend a training
- Sign up for a shift
Collaboration Phase
- Attend shift
Wrap Up
Common Cause Texas
We put our proven policy expertise, our network of grassroots supporters, and our nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy against the challenges it faces today. We work across Texas on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, holding our government more accountable, promoting transparency, and more.
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Common Cause Texas
We put our proven policy expertise, our network of grassroots supporters, and our nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy against the challenges it faces today. We work across Texas on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, holding our government more accountable, promoting transparency, and more.