You've probably heard the expression "stay in your lane." And sometimes that's good advice — but right now, we're facing global emergencies on an unprecedented scale, and we need voices speaking out for truth, democracy, science and our very survival. If you have a platform, you can be one of those voices…even if you aren't an expert. Here's how to do it responsibly.

Links:

• That Kris Straub cartoon about Internet "research"

Music:

• All music is by Lee Rosevere. The theme music is "Twitter Will Kill Us All." Used under a Creative Commons license.