Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools

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Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools
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Yeah, I recall someone from the BBC saying something similar when it came to covering Brexit. It would take their producers days to find a credible, coherent voice that was pro-Brexit, while the anti-Brexit folks were basically lined up to voice their reasoning. That dichotomy was never revealed to listeners and caused some strife amongst the news team as it seemed disingenuous to present both sides as equal

as it seemed disingenuous to present both sides as equal

Because it is.

and it serves no purpose but to minimize right wing political terrorism.