Author: Bob Weeks
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Fact Checkers Take Stock of Their Efforts: ‘It’s Not Getting Better’
This article explores the current state of fact-checking and its impact on misinformation.
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Wichita Employment Situation, August 2023
For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 2023, major employment indicators were unchanged from the prior month.
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Kansas Employment Situation, August 2023
In Kansas for August 2023, the labor force fell, the number of jobs fell, and the unemployment rate remained steady when compared to the previous month. Over the year, Kansas is below the middle of the states in job growth.
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Cyber Attacks Reveal Uncomfortable Truths About U.S. Defenses
The article emphasizes the constant risk to U.S. critical infrastructure due to the insecurity of computing systems operating essential services. It highlights instances where the very tools employed for cybersecurity have been exploited, revealing the flaws in the security systems meant to protect critical infrastructure.
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The Science of Fake News
This article delves into the pervasive issue of fake news, exploring its rise and impact, particularly in the context of the Internet and social media platforms. It emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary efforts to understand and mitigate the spread and influence of fake news, focusing on both individual and structural interventions.
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Republicans Will Encourage Voting Before Election Day
This article, written by Walter Olson and published on Cato Institute, discusses a significant shift in the Republican Party’s stance on voting methods. Former President Donald Trump, who once criticized alternate voting methods as prone to fraud and urged Republicans to vote on Election Day, and the GOP are now encouraging the use of various…
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It’s Time to End the Trump-Biden Trade War with China
This article discusses the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which began during the Trump administration and continued under President Biden.
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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sells Misleading Ideas
This article delves into the misleading rhetoric and tactics employed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and presidential candidate. Kennedy has been known to use a method called “data dumping” where he overwhelms listeners with a barrage of numbers, acronyms, and methodologies to falsely suggest that vaccine injuries are widespread. The New York…
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Federal Share of State Budgets
The share of state revenue from federal sources varies widely among states.