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How to Confront Disinformation Without Pushing People Away - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 27


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Day 27 of our 30-day challenge, continuing our deep dive into bridging our divides.

Earlier in the series — on Day 9 — we explored how disinformation fuels division with Kamy Akhavan. Today, we’re returning to that same challenge from a new angle.

Because sometimes, trying to correct someone’s “facts” can feel like you’re criticizing them — their judgment, their community, even their identity. And that can shut down a conversation faster than anything else.

So our audience question today is:

What are ways to address disinformation without alienating those who value their own “facts”?

To help us with this, we’re joined by Kate Ullman — lifelong educator and Executive Director of Legislative Semester. Kate specializes in helping young people engage across differences and think more deeply about where their beliefs come from.

She offers practical strategies for truth-seeking together — without shame, blame, or humiliation.

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Outrage Science BitesBy David Beckemeyer