UPDATE (Nov. 7): If you're just arriving to this blog post, I want to update the questions below. Now that most states are nearly done with their ballot-counting process, several reputable news organizations called the presidential election today for Democratic challenger Joe Biden over Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. And, there are legal challenges, though it's uncertain and doubtful that those challenges will affect the outcome.With these in mind, address the questions below.
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As we approach Election Day on Nov. 3, it will be the culmination of presidential campaigns years in the making. With misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and news swirling all around us, it can be difficult to sort through all of this to understand what’s really going on.
This will be especially true in the days leading up to Election Day, and certainly that night when results start to be reported. It’s not even certain that we’ll know the outcome of the presidential election that night.
Having access to reliable information has always been important, but especially now. Check out this article about finding reliable sources of information for the election by the Poynter Institute, a non-profit journalism school and research organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2020/how-to-find-real-election-news/
Please address two parts in your comment.
1) After you review these tips, return here and add a comment
about what you’re doing to find reliable information about the election (either
things you’re already doing, or something you learned from the article).
2) Also, many people across the country and around the world will be watching this election closely and are filled with anxiety and fear. Some worry about violence, voter suppression and the like. But some are filled with hope, too. Now that this election period is nearly done, what hope do you have for the United States and your community in the aftermath of the election?
I ask that you be civil in your comments and recognize that we may have different perspectives. Sharing those viewpoints with each other is a cornerstone of free speech and democracy.
Remember, also, to include your first name, last name initial and class (either MW class or online class).
155 comments:
Sam S MW 9:30-10:50 AM
1. For finding reliable information regarding the election, it's a game of cat-and-mouse to be quite honest. I'll get a notification from Twitter, I'll read a couple articles about it from Twitter and then go and search the topic on Google and read several articles to make sure it's actually true and not spreading false information (God knows how much of an issue that is). I also listen to podcasts, which are pretty informative (i.e. NPR) and also my dad is extremely media literate and consumes a lot of news, so I get a lot of information from him, too.
2. Firstly, I hope for there to be a period of a deep exhale. We've all been holding onto this intense rage and holding our breaths for the last couple months since the pandemic occurred (and even years, for those who didn't vote for Trump or couldn't vote at the time). But, I truly hope that once the election ends it will give the community a chance to heal - there's been so much pain and anger that has had no reconciling or period of rest and everyone deserves it. I also hope that the United States decides to leave the precedents in court cases alone - looking at you, Barrett (please leave Roe v Wade alone, for God's sake). I truly hope that the United States can prove that in our lowest times, we care about the people that are different from one another and that we support one another, regardless of their religion, sexual orientation, race, etc. I'm really hoping we don't prove otherwise on November 3rd (or the week of).
Bayli Lewis, MC 4301 MW Online Class
1. Some things that I am doing to find reliable information about the election is to read news websites such as CNN and ABC. I also have started watching the debates to see for myself everything and not look so much at social media because there are always rumors going around on there.
2. The only thing that I hope for regardless of what the outcome of this election is, is to just come together again. With the police brutality, protests, racism, COVID, everything, I just things to be under control again. I want the United States to be a better place to live in because honestly, it's been a shitshow this whole entire year. I know it's going to take time to come together again but in the end, that is my hope.
1. I know how misconstrued the media can get when it comes to information regarding the political candidates views and opinions. What I did to find the most reliable information regarding the election was first, watch the political debates. I felt that watching that first hand helped me develop my thoughts and come to a decision on who I wanted to vote for. I've also been reading news articles posted by ABC. I've tried to stay away from news websites that could show favoritism or biases against or for a candidate.
2. What I know now is that Americans are mad. I do have some fear and anxiety about what the aftermath will be after the election. The world is full of surprises so I have no idea on what's going to happen. I am hoping that as a country and community, we can come together and stop the hatred and violence that's been occurring in the world as of recently. No matter the outcome, I just want the world to be a better place to live in and I want to be proud to say that I am a citizen of the United States.
1. I know how misconstrued the media can get when it comes to information regarding the political candidates views and opinions. What I did to find the most reliable information regarding the election was first, watch the political debates. I felt that watching that first hand helped me develop my thoughts and come to a decision on who I wanted to vote for. I've also been reading news articles posted by ABC. I've tried to stay away from news websites that could show favoritism or biases against or for a candidate.
2. What I know now is that Americans are mad. I do have some fear and anxiety about what the aftermath will be after the election. The world is full of surprises so I have no idea on what's going to happen. I am hoping that as a country and community, we can come together and stop the hatred and violence that's been occurring in the world as of recently. No matter the outcome, I just want the world to be a better place to live in and I want to be proud to say that I am a citizen of the United States.
Michael F Online MW 9:30-10:50
1. First off, I have been off Social Media for close to 3 weeks now. With the election coming up I felt I needed a break. One thing I have done to avoid fake news, or news that I think is very one-sided, is to avoid reading anything on Social Media. Even if the link is to a credible news site, I will get off Social Media and go to the site directly to read the story. I am also a big fan of Snopes.com. I think everyone should check out the site. It is important to do your research when reading the news. The last thing I do is try to stick to more credible news outlets. Of the couple I read they do tend to be more left leaning, but are nothing compared to cable news. With so much going on in the world, things can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. I signed up with The New York Times to receive The Daily which is a small break down of what is happening. This is perfect for when I want to stay in formed, but want to avoid becoming overly invested.
2. There is a quote for James Baldwin, I am paraphrasing, where he talks about how he is an optimist and how he, and anyone who fights for change, is an optimist. If you didn't believe things would change why would you fight so hard for it. I already voted so now I just have to wait. I am optimistic and I do hope for the best. The biggest thing I hope for is a decrease in polarization. No matter the outcome of this election people on both sides of the political spectrum need to learn to work with one another. We don't have to agree with on another, but we should try and have respect. When I was younger I was much more a "I'm right you're wrong" person. I have seen how this mentality has manifested and seen that this way of thinking is harmful to everyone. Hate only breeds more hate. I'm hoping we can come together. We may not get everything we want, but that doesn't mean we should avoid compromise. I think it is essential to the future of this country that we learn to work with another.
Kelly E. (080 Online)
I have zero concerns about finding credible and reliable information regarding the election and politics in general. The crazy ranting from the right about "fake news" and how you can't trust mainstream media is a travesty. I hope this crazy talk is coming from a very vocal few, and most people trust credible news outlets.
I keep my sources very narrow and never read or share anything that could be questionable. After all, how credible am I if I share something that's not true? Fortunately, all of my trusted news sources are listed in the Poynter Institute article: FiveThirtyEight.com, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Politico, Steve Kornacki, PolitiFact, The Texas Tribune. I will be visiting this article on election day to pay attention to journalists and political scientists regarding any questionable election day activity.
I'm generally a hopeful person, so I'm feeling really good about this election. Seeing the results from The First Amendment Center helped me understand that most Americans have not fallen into the conspiracy theory rabbit hole.
I feel most Americans, whether right or left-leaning, understand and support an election that is free from fraudulent activity. The current president and his entire administration are criminals and will stop at nothing to win the election - including releasing false claims about election tampering. However, I feel local election officials will not kowtow to any bullying and will do everything in their power to maintain a safe and fair election. If Trump wins? Well, I'll have to reaccess what it means to be an American. I understand why he won against Hillary Clinton. But winning against Joe Biden? My cognitive dissonance will be in full swing.
Kamryn Allen MW 9:30-10:50
1)After reading the article during the election I will definitely follow Michael McDonald, Grace Panetta, and Amy Sherman. I planned on using the fact-checking website Snopes to keep account of the accurate information along with Rich Hasen. This Poynter article allowed me to figure out numerous different people to follow for accurate fact-checking. Another source I use is watching the debate on youtube with fact-checking voice recognition on another tab to find out what is true and what is not.
2) Now that the election period is nearly done, I hope that the United States will move toward making America inclusive and moving toward policies that help immigrants, people of color, providing affordable healthcare and safe healthcare for women. I hope that there is less brutality in regard to police using extreme measures and in regard to people who feel emboldened to spread hate and violence instead of hope on a country that was founded on stolen land. I hope that our community will move toward never holding children in cages and that there will rebuild into a safer one for people despite race/religion.
Raia Blankenship
MW 9:30-10:50
1) I do some of the things listed in the article, but with the overwhelming amount of information I really try to narrow down my sources. While I don't watch a lot of live tv or news, occasionally I'll check in with ABC if I ever bother to turn my tv on. For the most part I look at NYTimes on twitter and view miscellaneous articles sent my way via people I know.
2) With the election coming to a close pretty soon my best hope is for nonviolence no matter who gets chosen. Enough people have died or been hurt from the virus and protests already. I wish to see better care taken for the people when dealing with this virus and those who still have been unable to work or affected in different way. And I'd like this screaming match between "sides" to finally end because I think we're all at our wits end.
Elizabeth L.
Online MW
1.) When it comes to anything doing with politics or elections my mother and I always do our best to find credible sources. I have always trusted her, because she always lets me make my own decisions based off the information and not opinion. Collectively we always try to find sources through Poynter. We find that most things we find there are true and accurate. Normally unbiased.
2.) I hope that people will recognize the great things the president has done for this country. It’s disappointing that so much of his press is negative when in reality he’s done more than many of our previous leaders. It’s a matter of opinion, but I wish news outlets did a better job of reporting the actual truth and not cowering to show what the people want.
Marisela Ramirez
Online Class
1) I do not watch TV, ever. I turn on my TV only to watch Netflix or to use any other streaming service. That said, anyone who is choosing to turn a blind eye on this election is wrong. There is so much at stake this election year, you have to keep up. I am a liberal, so I chose CNN as my source of information. Even though they lean to the left, they are still a reliable and reputable source of information, so for the past few weeks I have had my living room TV set on CNN all day in the background. For Election Day, this is where I plan to get my news from and also by chatting with friends about what's happening. The article mentioned reliable people to follow on Twitter, but I think I'll feel more comfortable getting any news from traditional media (TV) like the article also mentioned.
2) This election I am full of anger and anxiety more than I am of hope. I am very upset with the latest Supreme Court news, and fearful of what this might mean if the current president gets another term. The United States has made so much progress in the last few decades, and we are still not done. So much injustice, and the current "leader" of this country has not given America any hope of a brighter future. Regardless, like many here already mentioned, I want useful solutions to our current crisis. We need change, and we needed it yesterday.
Online MW
1. I'll be honest, my main source of election news to this point has been comments on memes and biased twitter views so it's nice to actually know there are a lot of actual journalists I can look at who will tell me what I need to know about both candidates. Although, my mind is pretty much made up already.
2. I hope that no matter what candidate wins we can just continue being civil to each other. This has been a mess of a year and we need each other now more than ever... At the very least I hope people will wear masks when they go out because I know some people who don't and they refuse to listen to reason. I'll be voting Friday. Make sure y'all vote too.
Reposting because I'm an idiot who messed up submitting.
Ben Rodrigue - Online MW
1. I'll be honest, my main source of election news to this point has been comments on memes and biased twitter views so it's nice to actually know there are a lot of actual journalists I can look at who will tell me what I need to know about both candidates. Although, my mind is pretty much made up already.
2. I hope that no matter what candidate wins we can just continue being civil to each other. This has been a mess of a year and we need each other now more than ever... At the very least I hope people will wear masks when they go out because I know some people who don't and they refuse to listen to reason. I'll be voting Friday. Make sure y'all vote too.
Cameron Bailey
Online Class
1. Truth be told I personally get my reliable news Information from "Fox News" when watching tv late at night. I've been watching "Fox News" as a kid growing up with my parents, and personally I trust the "Fox News " network with the reliable information when they display the information on TV. Twitter in my opinion I don't believe Twitter would be a good source of valid Information when it comes to the Presidential Election of 2020. However, there might be good honest individuals on Twitter display truthful and honest sayings about the Presidential Elections, but I would not recommend it when getting valid information.
2. I personally feel that after when the Election is done and over with there will be more rioting that will occur and will create more individuals having more anxiety/fear that will come in November. I just Pray that whoever wins the Election as President That he will do his very best as President and as a Noble leader of America. I hope everyone in America will get along better with each other, and not just being enemies to one another, but helping each other getting through these hard times we face during COVID-19. Although I don't know everyone in the world, I pray for each and every one of you to stay safe and be humble God Bless.
October 27, 2020 at 2:19PM
Taylor Hurst MW 9:30-10:50
1. I don't really have time to watch Television anymore, so the main platform I get most of my information is Twitter, because it is posted in real time and whenever I can get a quick few minutes to check, Twitter is where I go. It's nice to know the extra precautions the Twitter analysts and and reporters are taking to make sure everything that is being posted is not rushed out, and are actually fact checked.
2. I am honestly filled with so much anxiety over this election, but I really hope that no matter what happens we will continue supporting each other and trying to make society better than it has been lately.
CHARLOTTE GRANT MONDAY/WEDNESDAY 9:30 - 10:50AM
1. Honestly, I find most of my reliable information from social media platforms such as Twitter, & Instagram (sometimes). Whenever I go on Twitter I am able to find information about the election and who is in the lead and when the election dates are/who is voting in each state and which candidate has said what in previous debates. At times I do watch things on TV about the election but it is not all the time, I do feel that TV talk is a lot of information and at times I don't always want to listen to it.
2. Honestly, this election and 2020 is a mess and I am a bit worried of how people will react AFTER the election is said and done. I do feel like there will be a lot of rioting with this election and when it is done. I do also feel that it will create a lot of drama that can cause people to go into an anxiety war issue and be afraid of things. However, I do hope whoever wins is able to lead the country just keeps everything civil and not push people to hard to do things they don't want to do/control things as much as they may want. 2020 has probably been the worst year for everyone and it just keeps getting worse.
Stay safe out there.
October 27th 2020 4:52 PM posted.
1. I get most of my reliable information from social media sites. I look into Reddit and Twitter to see both sides of the story and also to vet wether the story is true or not. Reddit is amazing when it comes to see both sides of the presidential election. Twitter is almost just as good. everything that Twitter posts is mostly analyzed. As far as TV goes I do not watch it. I actually don't enjoy watching people arguing on TV I feel like its a bunch of kids throwing tantrums all the time.
2. Either way this election swings, I feel like either party is not going to be happy in one way or another. The election is absolutely a mess. The reaction to the post elections results will most likely bring in riots across the country. The fact that none of us know what to expect shows that we are on our way to be divided. Hopefully in the future we can unite once more or I fear that our country will not be the same in future years.
Marissa Martinez
Online Class
1. I find reliable information through different media outlets, some that lean right and others that lean left, to make sure that all news that I found are well-rounded. I also enjoy watching videos straight from the source which is Joe Biden and Donald Trump just speaking what they believe are the steps needed to take in this country. My sister is also really into politics and will always tell me new information that has come about.
2. 2020 Elections have been chaotic and a whirlwind. I believe both sides will be angry and there will be riots, especially if Donald Trump is re-elected. I think many people are filled with anxiety and fear because they don't know what is about to take place in the future. This country is very divided and it doesn't seem like it will unite anytime soon.
Claire W MW 9:30 - 10:50 AM
1. Regarding finding reliable information about the election, I usually stick to credible sources like news outlets such as Fox News, CNN, etc. Also A great way to have a great knowledge on the election is watching the debates so you hear it straight from the source and words arent twisted. This is what I do so I know for myself what was said and things aren't getting changed down the line of communication. I also like to discuss topics with my parents because I know I can trust them to tell me if something I heard was wrong or provide me with accurate information.
2. As I think about the election I continue to remain hopeful that this will bring some change no matter the outcome. It has been a very tough year for out nation thus far so I would hope that we can eventually all be able to unite together after the election and hopeful that things settle down with all of the anger and frustration that we have gone through these past couple months. I believe there is light at the end of the tunnel and hopfully is is near.
MW 9:30-10:50Am
1. For finding reliable information I tend to stick with top news outlets like Fox, ABC, CNN, etc. I also keep up on Twitter to check all the latest feeds about the debates and elections. I don't really pay attention to other news sources as these are the only ones I tend to keep up with.
2. I hope that everyone who is eligible to vote goes out and votes. Everyone's voice deserves to be heard and every vote counts! I will say that the pandemic has made things more challenging especially when it comes to election time. That being said, voter suppression is a real concern for some minot=rity groups and others who may have issues when finding a place to cast their vote. I hope that whatever the outcome may be that our country may recover from this slump we have been in.
Geoffrey BL MW 9:30-10:50 a.m.
1. When it comes to finding reliable information for the election I will probably go to the AP or NPR to keep track of the highlights and see when the decision is going to be made. To be fairly honest though, unless I'm visiting family I won't be paying too much attention, and instead work on whatever assignments I have. I understand that Presidential elections are important moments in American democracy, but I've already voted and honestly I've already put more energy into these two old men than I personally feel they deserve.
2.I will admit I am a terrible pessimist, and I hope that my hopes don't give you any cause for concern. I hope the American people can realize that they're tired of the same parade and pony show, and that the terrible choices we've had for the past 2 elections comes from a bloated and indifferent party system. I hope that Biden delivers on at least half of what we promised, and if he doesn't it serve as a wakeup call that we deserve better. I also that after the first 100 days (or just sometime this year) the green and libertarian parties pick up that change needs to happen now, and they start campaigning for greater strength in congress and Washington so that the complacency we've lived with is upended. I realize that my hopes aren't the ones that are going to l reassure people, and I apologize, but I am certain that we deserve better.
Tiger, MW 9:30-10:50
1) I am constantly up-to-date with election coverage. Besides Twitter, I get my news from a variety of sides (MSM, Fox, and independent sources) Sure, I may watch Fox News the most but that doesn't mean I rely PRIMARILY on Fox News. It is always good to hear ALL perspectives. I listen to podcasts (right-wing and left-wing) as well as running MY own podcast (We The People Show) Shameless self-promotion, lol.
2) I am graduating into an economy and I don't like one bit of what Joe is proposing economically. I also cannot ignore the CCP (Chinese Communist Party)'s aggression any further on the global stage. For the past three years, the President has actually done good things for this nation (economically especially). What is sad is that people nowadays are so intolerant of the other side. I am talking about both sides here, I've seen acts of immaturity play out over the years. This shows that Americans aren't just divided by Democrats vs Republicans but are also divided by in-party fighting too.(Tulsi v Hillary) (Trump v other GOP) I hope for this election, like any other election, we ALL need to reach a common goal without being too upset about our differences.
Paige Burkett
Online Class
1. To find reliable information about the upcoming election I have been using a lot of different sources. To gain information about the candidates I have been watching the debates and viewing their policies on their websites. I also fact check a lot of information I've heard either from candidates for news channels. Social media is also a place I've been getting a lot of information, but of course, everything I see on social media I fact check.
2. For this upcoming election, I hope change happens for our country. I think a big reason people have been watching this election so closely is because they are not happy with the way things are right now. People are hoping for change and peace in our country and while I don't think the election could immediately fix everything, I do think it could be a huge step in the right direction.
Brooke Brumley
Online class
1) I do most of the things listed in the article to try and get the most accurate news I possibly can. There is an overwhelming amount of information available on the internet, so I try to keep only a handful of sources that I really trust. For the most part, I don’t watch live tv or news but I will watch clips of them on YouTube. Also, I follow multiple of the accounts listed in the article on twitter and will read articles when I want to find more information on a certain thing.
2) Personally, this election season I am filled with anxiety and fear. The latest news about the Supreme Court is just the cherry on top of a really terrible cake. I hope that after this election, there will be REAL change in America, we need it now. There is so much injustice going on for so many people and we need a leader who is going to create meaningful solutions to our current problems.
Taylor W. MW 9:30-10:50 Class
1. As far as gathering credible/reliable information about the election, for awhile now, I've been following The Washington Post, The New York Times, Politico, The Texas Tribune along with NPR and others. I also do my best to not get my information from social media (eyeroll) because obviously that can easily be misconstrued. I believe that looking at multiple different sources as well as different viewpoints is important for political news and resourcing.
2. As far as for our country, If I said I didn't have a little bit of fear, I would be lying. No matter what happens, I'm fearful. Not because of the leader but because of my fellow Americans. In regards to that though, I truly hope that with that in mind, thinking that others feel the same way, that maybe that will bring us back together. I hope that we can take a step back from this God awful year of 2020 and come together and just do better. As a country and as individuals. I hope that 2021 can bring less hate and more love for one another. I hope that the social injustices can be put to rest as well as this freaking pandemic. And so much more that I know is possible.
Matheus V Carvalho, Online Class.
1) Finding real news nowadays may not be the main issue, in my opinion, but finding fully covered and unbiased news is. Media outlets follow a style of business where they aim for an specific demographics and they stick to it (akin CNN to liberals and Fox to Republicans). Since I do not use twitter by any means, I never realized how I can still find reliable sources there; it is something I will attempt to explore further. What I like to do already is to simply open my mind to every news from all the sides of the spectrum. They differ in political stence, but have many similiarities, specially when picking on each other. Thus, I sit in the midst of their bickering, turn on my filter and I let all of their words in my head. It is always good to be open to all sides, since truth does not take on a political party color.
2)I hope for a period of clarity in the minds of the voters. Democracy is not done with feelings and emotions, but rather a calm mind and lots of research. We are not voting for what just we believe and need, but also to what the other 319,000,000 people in this country need and believe. I hope that, at the end, people can respect whomever gets elected, as respect and civility is also a part of being a citizen. I hope respect rules and people can manage to keep their fire down; we are all different and that is what makes a democracy something beatiful that every country should strive for.
Ashleigh Doan: MW 9:30-10:50am.
1. Some things that I have done to find reliable information leading up to the election is watching the debates. Personally, I feel that this is the best way to really see for yourself and educate yourself on the two candidates. It's hard to decipher through the fake news surrounding the debates, so it's best to watch them yourself.
2. My main hope for the outcome of the election would be for our country to start being a whole again. I want more people to care about others and look out for everyone and not just their self. I think in order to have a country that runs well, you have to have a community who stands together. I also hope there will be more changes in some of the laws we currently have in place.
Madison Beckett
MW 9:30-10:50 a.m.
1. I have been wary of content on social media dealing with information about the election and candidates. I try to stay well informed by relying on Apple News and other news websites like The Washington Post or The New York Times. Still, I try to be careful because some news sources do come off as biased. Also, I watched the debates because nothing is clearer than hearing information about the candidates' policies from the candidates themselves.
2. I have a lot of anxiety about this upcoming election because I feel it could go either way. With so much misinformation out there, people may vote without the proper knowledge of the candidates. Although I am unhappy with the current state of the country, I do have hope for the future. I feel my generation will be the one to make a real difference and close the extreme divide this country is facing.
1. I usually stick to well-known sources like, AP, BBC and C-SPAN which are usually unbiased. I also look at titles and from the reading/article if there's any obvious satire. If there is, then it's most like not credible. I too, watched the debates which is the best source for information deciding on who to vote for. News outlets aren't able to cut something someone said and take it out of context for their own benefit. That is terrible and misleading.
2.When the election is over, I hope that it settles all the hostility that's between each "side". I feel like there's more tension between people because this is one of the biggest elections I've been apart of. I hope that we can live in peace, and for a better economy. So many people are suffering because of COVID and everything it brought.
Robert Elliot MW
1. One thing that I have learned throughout this election and past four years is that you really have to be careful about where you're getting your information. The news channels used to be the most reliable thing in my eyes when I was growing up but now two of the main news channels have "different political beliefs." So what I have learned is that The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal, like the article said, are some of the most reliable resources nowadays.
2. I am not sure what is going to happen after this election, but what I hope is that all citizens can have their opinion, and that opinion be respected by others that have different views.
Kacie S MW 9:30
1. I think it is super important to consistently check more than one news source for the same information. It is also important to me to check news sources that are more 'middle ground' in their beliefs. It is too easy to get caught up in what one side has to say vs the other. It turns very quickly into he said/she said information and less newsworthy information.
2.I hope that our community will be stable and understanding. I hope that our lives will remain relatively unaffected in the day to day activities by this election as we have in the past, but I do not think that will be the case. I am hopeful it won't end in chaos and hate, but I will not be shocked if it does. My hope is for us to just survive this election season.
1. Some things that I am doing to find trustworthy information about the current election is to find it myself and not trust everything I read without researching it. I also try to only get my news from CNN. That is the most reliable news website for me.
2. I hope that the winner of this election does more good than harm. I am worried for the person I don't want to win to actually win, I'm just hoping the next four years are better than 2020 has been. I've never experienced a year like 2020 and I can only (again using this word) hope that this will reunite us.
- Samantha Kaiser MW
Nicholas Brady MW 9:30
1. Like many people my age, I get most of my news on social media platforms. Most of the news I get is on Twitter and Twitter can be filled with deceit. From the article, I learned the importance of following trusted reporters from top news organizations for political information. Twitter can be a powerful tool both positively and negatively.
2. My hope is that we can have a peaceful election and come out of it more united. We live in a time full of hatred and division. One of the biggest problems we have is many people are unwilling to have an open and civil discussion about politics. If you don't respect and listen to the opinions of others you will never learn or grow. Also, no matter who wins the election whether it is your candidate or the candidate you oppose, the sun will still rise the next day and there will be another election in 4 years.
Krystal Cotto Online
1) This election has brough about a trmendous partisan divide that has spilled over into what seems like every section of our lives. Like many people my age I consume a lot of my news through social media but unfortunately it is not always fact based. Ways that I try to find reliable information that is not partisan based is by following non biased partisan based news critics on social media. One of my go-to's is The New York Times because it prides itself on reporting the fact based issues and outcomes. I also try to steer clear of people's opinions whether it be on social media or the news.
2) My hope for the U.S. and my nearby community is that the needs of the disadvantaged are heard and that the necessary reforms needed for our communities are made. Those being health care, a higher minimum wage, police brutality, and fair taxation to name a few.
Christina Willis MW 9:30-10:50 a.m.
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1.) The way that I'm finding reliable sources is through multiple places. I for one go through the University, also there are a lot of ways I get information from snap chat or Instagram as well. One last place that I can and do go to for information would just be the internet if i have any questions or if I'm unsure about something.
2.) I really home for who I voted for gets elected and goes through with all he has said what he will do. But i have prepared myself mentally for whatever comes my way because you have to deal with it regaurdless. I hope through all of this it can be a life lesson for many in different aspects. Such as why voting is important, why listening to debates is important and why doing your research is important behind each candidate as they promise to do certain things and promote change get into what the specifics are and the outcomes from it. Most of all, I hope 2021 leads to a much better year for my people in the black community due to the un-justice we have faced throughout this whole year to bring us inner peace.
1) To make sure I am getting reliable information, I always double check articles on fact checking websites such as snopes. They usually have if the information is true or not, and also they lay out the facts about why said information is true/false.
2) I am hoping that my candidate gets elected and stays true to what he said he would do while campaigning. I know that its a real possibility that the other candidate might get elected though. In that case I hope that we as a people can come together instead of the seperate state I feel we are in right now.
J Connor Roussel
MW 930
I follow several different figures on Twitter, across the spectrum. I follow pollsters, pundits, statisticians and politicians. With a wider array of information and commentary, along with cross-referencing and a greater chance of finding source material via different accounts, I can better manage information flow and vet what's being said.
My hope is that we can heal and understand that we all want what's best for the country. My hope is that we all understand that our experiences shape our perspectives which shape our views on what defines "best for this country". My hope is that the voices of pragmatists and moderates drown out the screams of the radicals on both sides. My hope is that we can focus more on commonalities rather than differences. My hope is that we can ALL learn to be empathetic to EVERYONE else and at least try to understand why they believe what they believe and understand that everyone believes they are righteous and virtually no one is promoting a belief because they want to be evil.
J Connor Roussel
MW 930
I follow several different figures on Twitter, across the spectrum. I follow pollsters, pundits, statisticians and politicians. With a wider array of information and commentary, along with cross-referencing and a greater chance of finding source material via different accounts, I can better manage information flow and vet what's being said.
My hope is that we can heal and understand that we all want what's best for the country. My hope is that we all understand that our experiences shape our perspectives which shape our views on what defines "best for this country". My hope is that the voices of pragmatists and moderates drown out the screams of the radicals on both sides. My hope is that we can focus more on commonalities rather than differences. My hope is that we can ALL learn to be empathetic to EVERYONE else and at least try to understand why they believe what they believe and understand that everyone believes they are righteous and virtually no one is promoting a belief because they want to be evil.
J Connor Roussel
MW 930
I follow several different figures on Twitter, across the spectrum. I follow pollsters, pundits, statisticians and politicians. With a wider array of information and commentary, along with cross-referencing and a greater chance of finding source material via different accounts, I can better manage information flow and vet what's being said.
My hope is that we can heal and understand that we all want what's best for the country. My hope is that we all understand that our experiences shape our perspectives which shape our views on what defines "best for this country". My hope is that the voices of pragmatists and moderates drown out the screams of the radicals on both sides. My hope is that we can focus more on commonalities rather than differences. My hope is that we can ALL learn to be empathetic to EVERYONE else and at least try to understand why they believe what they believe and understand that everyone believes they are righteous and virtually no one is promoting a belief because they want to be evil.
Miriam Valdez - (online)
1. When it comes to finding real concrete information it is honestly pretty hard to find. Media outlets have done a very good job of keeping us updated on any news. I try to rely solely on information that contains concrete evidence because most of the things that we find are either biased or lack evidence. I try to avoid basic rules like misleading information or basic commentary that perhaps doesn't hold value due to lack of evidence. Since we have become such a internet based society now its hard to decipher what tp believe and not to believe because of the amount of opinions that are being expressed constantly due to the lack of social interaction. I hope that moving forward we find better ways to get information out there so that people are well informed.
2.After this election I first and foremost am going to be able to breathe. The anxiety that we all hold as a country as been draining, so many emotions and wishes that may be crushed for some and not for others. I believe that we will all finally take a deep breath and seek measures to work around the decisions at hand. I hope that we can all come together and fins ways to better the world and realize that actions like voting, speaking out, and using our rights for the better is what will cause us to stop repeating history. Most importantly I hope that this generation will continue to participate in matters that affect our future.
Amanda. C- Online MW
1. I personally watch the big news media outlets. I try to listen to both sides of the media to get a full clear story for me to understand what all is going on. Although I know both sides aren't giving us solid true information, it is my way of getting my own opinion. I also will check my Twitter account from time to time, but now that I got reliable sources from he article I'll be following the trusted accounts.
2. I honestly do hope that no matter the outcome of the election, that us as Americans can come together to help each other. There is way too much separation from parties, too just everyday civilians. I think that people to make the separation worse, and some parties can become more violent than others. I do always here from Democrat voters that they are "scared," but wouldn't the Republican voters be scared too? I strong believed that talks of politics should still be kept private, and that it shouldn't be spoken with anyone outside of the home. But that is what I think that will help with the aftermath of the election.
Shelby G. online class
1) When relying on information about the ongoing election I always turn to BBC and the New York Times. Through past experiences I have learned that there are many news outlets that aren't trustworthy, so I have turned to the ones that have I have fact-checked many times and seem to hold the standards of reliable and trustworthy. In order to make sure that the information I am being provided with is accurate I always turn to Snopes and FactCheck.org to help. The article was helpful in that it showed me there were other news outlets such as The Washington Post and USA Today that I will turn to in the future for trustworthy information on the election.
2) Throughout the election there is definitely anxiety and fear in America, and the latest Presidential debate can attest to that. There is so much going on in our country at the moment including the COVID-19 global pandemic, racial unrest, natural disasters and so much more. My hope for the community in the aftermath of the elections is that there is no more violent protests. No matter the outcome of the election there is still going to be chaos in America, and through the chaos I hope that there is no more violence. The citizens of the U.S. have been dealing with upset protestors participating in the Black Lives Matter movement, and I fear that protestors will turn to violence in this election as well. I stand for Black Lives and support peaceful protesting, but the violence that is has brought to our country has created so much chaos that it terrifies me. I do hope that things will change and America can have racial equality as well as a reliable President, but I would want it to be done in a peaceful manner that keeps everyone safe in the process.
Jake G. Online
1)When gathering information I am always sure to read from more than one source and fact-checking things I don't believe. Also going to website like Snopes and FactCheck help to combat the problem of false news.
2) As a proud American I hold many beliefs, but one that has been tested lately is my belief that the will of Americans will never waiver, and as you see the unpeaceful protest and rioting and looting it worries me for what will come. I am all for peaceful protest, I believe this nation does need change but until that change can come in a responsible way nothing will change.
Lauren Hill Online course
1. I will be sure to follow the recommended experts on Twitter so that I can ensure that I am surrounded by people who can dispel any misinformation that may be published on Election night.
2. As a proud American, I am hopeful that we can move forward in the future to hold meaningful dialogue about the sources of social unrest and systemic racism and dysfunction in this country - without resorting to the ineffectual tactic of attacking the means for which protest occurs - in order to better approach a solution. It has been disappointing to see how many people stoop to policing the ways in which a demonstration happens rather than trying to understand why exactly it is happening in the first place. I have hope that we can do better and enact meaningful change by taking the time to practice empathy and critical thinking.
Laura H - MC 4301 Online MW
What is favorable about this article is the list of sources for voting patterns. I plan on adding the Texas Tribune to the list of my news apps. I had been using the Washington and Huffington Post along with local news stations. This sources along with candidate information on vote.org helped when I decided to take advantage of early voting. Reading about the possibility of voter suppression and violence at the polls is indeed a concern.
To combat the concern is hope and prayer that everyone in this country gets to vote and not be swayed. When all the votes have been counted and the winner is announced I expect to have a president who has a definite plan to deal with this pandemic. Someone who can give credible information regarding the vaccine and advise a plan in getting businesses running again, jobs for the unemployed. A president who speaks out against racism, police brutality and having respect for everyone regardless of race and gender.
Remington Wells (online class)
1. When I am looking for the truth in politics, I find as many sources over the same topic and compare them to see the truth, or possible misinformation.
2. Although this election is very stressful, and in some people's eyes the make or break of this country, I hope that no matter the outcome, everyone can move forward and find the solutions to make/keep this country on top and the greatest place to live.
1. As Poynter suggests, it's virtually impossible to know if all the information you are basing opinions on is fact or fiction. We're all subject to confirmation bias and none are immune to propaganda. I find I must constantly remind myself that new information can surface and we can change our minds without looking weak. Everyone must work to find their own blindspots. I try to listen to journalists from both sides and look for the truth which is usually disguised in partisan optics.
2. This election seems to carry some deep weight. If we have another four years of Trump, I obviously see the economy and foreign relations going to rot. I also see the far left losing more faith in the democrats and the ability of a moderate candidate to win an election. If Joe Biden wins I don't see a peaceful transfer of power happening at all. People on facebook think he legitimately drinks the blood of children. He's also a terrible candidate for president to me. Fracking should be banned immediately no matter how many jobs are lost, and universal health care is an extremely popular idea, but Biden doesn't want to do those things. I have huge anxieties about the future no matter what happens. I'm not looking forward to either outcome.
Luis Leon
Mon-Wed 9:30
In the past, I usually watch how the election turns out with my mom. As the story explained we use the main broadcast networks although sometimes in Spanish. We also sort through the English networks. I feel more confident relying on the broadcast networks than Twitter because of all the misinformation, but I will take into consideration the Twitter pages and people that were provided in the column.
My hope is for a fair election, no matter the outcome. We may not agree with the winner but it is part of our democracy. Another thing that I hope for is to have a declared winner by Tuesday night. Although I am young and I've only witness and been apart of about 4 election nights in the past, I've always watched the winner be declared the night of, and if that's not the case this time around we are all going to feel weird and uncertain when we wake up Wednesday morning.
I usually get my political news and information from accounts I follow on social media or websites such as theskimm.com and isidewith.com. I also use politifact.com whenever I see a statement that I'm not so sure about, from either party or candidate. I try to take a stance of "false until proven true" before I react or (re)post anything because I wouldn't want to help spread more misinformation.
Personally, my hope for this country has gone down significantly since 2016 and even more so this year. People are showing their true colors of hatred with no remorse and it's sad to see how many people allow racism, misogyny, and classism to control their emotions and allow themselves to feel "better than". My hope is that after this election, we can begin to come together rather than separate to two opposite ends of a political spectrum. I hope we can begin to elect officials who actually respect the democratic process and the American people.
Ayleen Perez MW 9:30 (online)
1. well my siblings and I have. a group chat and I mainly look at articles that they sent there. Which a few were mention in the article of Poynter. I think we mostly use NY times news. When it comes to tv news I don't really trust anything but I do watch some depending on if it's on the tv. I believe my sisters watch fox news, so I can hear about them a lot. I also see news on social media, mainly twitter but I dotn get on often.
2. Well America isn't perfect, but I hope we just learn to respect people's opinions after this election. because the amount of anger, judgment, disrespect towards everyone is just I don't know. I just feel everyone needs to learn to respect people's opinions even if you don't agree. When it comes to the protest I just won't comment on that for reasons. But no matter who wins, I just hope that the president does choose good things for the country and all of the people.
Meagan F.
Media Law Online Class
1) By reading the article that was provided in this blog post, I recognized how to follow along with the election results on November 3rd through reliable sources. It was a nice touch that the article included journalists, political scientists, and other business professionals to follow along with.
2) My hope for my community is that we will grow in our acceptance of one another's opinions. I have quickly seen friends of mine turn on others for simply having an opposing viewpoint. I pray that people's tolerance for differing opinions grows through this election. I hope that whoever ends up leading our country will have everyone's best interest at heart.
Carl F.
Media Law MW 9:30 (online)
1. To stay informed I read news articles on the internet from different sources. I try and watch news from both sides to get a true understanding and different perspectives. I also enjoy independent news outlets on the web who are neutral.
2. What I want to come of this election is unity. I want us to stay peaceful and stand behind whoever our president is. I want us to be able to help our ecosystem and our environment. I want a fair election where everyone gets their voice heard. I want everyone to have an opportunity for education and healthcare. Most importantly, I want peace.
Caleb Ho MW 9:30 (online)
1. Within my classes professors usually send articles for us to stay updated if wanted, also same goes for the GroupMe chats I'm in. Also, social media like Twitter are a way I stay updated because I follow political leaders and they also share articles and etc. over many attributes with todays elections.
2. What I want to come from this election is the coming together of America, which I do know is a reach but I do hope tension will die down. There is fear of how the aftermath of this election will be even worse then it is now during the process, but you can never really call these kind of things. I do hope the hate and fighting of one another settles down and that there will be better ways in communicating everyones differences where some subjects can find a middle ground, but we shall see.
Emma Schoen, MW 9:30-10:50 online
1. I usually find out news from Reddit. In order to check if the news is reliable, I check the comments to see what others are saying, and then I double check on other social media. I also follow reliable news sources on Twitter that I know are trustworthy. I will definitely follow some of the sources that the article suggested.
2. I hope that after the election, people in the United States will be able to stress less and come together to solve other issues happening in the U.S. Maybe after we know for sure who will be the next president, then we can keep focusing on keeping people healthy and safe.
Jada Webb MW 9:30-10:50 Online
1) Some things I'm doing and will continue to do to get information on the election are tuning into news updates, and reliable analyst reports.
2)I hope that after election, there comes normalcy, for lack of a better word. I hope there's more togetherness and compassion for others.
Imani Moss MW 9:30-10:50 online
1) what I do to find reliable information about the election is I use twitter to keep me up to date on day to day things and big information. I also watch the news when I get the chance but thats maybe once a week. I also like to ask my parents questions and they tell me things I need to know.
2) I hope that the election turns out good and everyone will be safe and if a certain someone loses I hope is followers don't go around and act even more ignorant than they already are. I hope that this election will be the end of America be a laughing stock to other countries and we get at least a little dignity back.
Keller Bradberry MW 9:30 - 10:50 Online
1. So as far as tracking the election goes, i've been getting my numbers from realclearpolitics.com, we used the website regularly for class discussion in a POSI class I took last semester. The debates were admittedly hard to watch and seemingly lacking in policy talk, but I try to take their statements there for what it's worth. There are a few twitter users such as Oliver Willis and Dan Rather, both with journalism backgrounds who i'll follow for their takes as the election went along.
2. Whatever happens, I hope that the momentum that has been gathering in terms of political mobilization is kept but most importantly, harnessed in a peaceful and meaningful way. This election has already shown many that we as citizens are the strength of change and we make it happen through numbers. The infighting, battle lines and regurgitated talking points on both parties have made the government inefficiency and disconnect crystal clear and I don't think any involved citizen will soon forget it regardless of their vote. I don't think that the people had an idea of just how much change is needed, namely economically and structurally. Once the elections over, at least there will be no excuse for politically motivated symbolic victories and partisan minutiae.
Trent H. MW 9:30
I always just research things on google that I see and go down multiple articles to fact check to make sure what people are saying is accurate. Never get information from twitter because most of the time its peoples opinions who really have no idea what the hell they are talking about. Also, my parents fact check everything they read so I know they have reliable information for all sides.
As far as my hopes for after the election, it would just be for people to stop bitching to each other back and forth about everything and somehow learn to love one another again, regardless of opinion. Human beings are allowed to have different opinions on things. That is my hope, but I don't have faith in this country to get to that point if we are being honest.
Jenna W MW 9:30 online
1. When I am am voting I think it is very important to check various new sources in order to get the more unbiased opinion that you can. Many news articles can be click bait therefore it is important to explore multiple. I also believe that people shout watch the debates which is something that I do and I find it very beneficial.
2. I am definitely in the group of people having anxiety about this election because it has been very high strung with extremist on both sides. I am worried that if Trump loses that there will be violent demonstrators. I think that if Biden loses that there will be protests that could turn violent if Trump supporters attend to counter-protest. I am of course hopeful that this will not happen but it is the worst case senario in my mind.
Batulie Jalloh
M/W 9:30a
One thing I've known to do even before the election was fact check until the cows come home. One thing about media today we are accessible to the most current news at any time of the day so as a story develops you refresh and find more information but one thing this news article has taught me is to collect good information the election on the basis trusted news reporters and analyst that don't just appeal to your views or who your falling but also the truth and is reporting on the facts and not base on opinion
My hopes for after the election is really that I don't know. Im not sure what the future might bring I really just hope for all humanity to come together and fight injustice even if it doesn't appeal to them even if it has no bearing on the way they live their life I think that's my only hope but I know that will take time.
Shelby Coplin - MW 9:30am
When it comes to news sources, I always make sure to check multiple sources instead of just one. I like to make sure that the information I am getting is repeated throughout a few different source to make sure that it isn't just one crazy story that I am believing. If it sounds too outrageous and I can't seem to find a similar story on another source, that is when I will look it up specifically to try to read more about it.
My hope for this election is that everyone remembers that we are humans before policies. I think there will be protests no matter who wins, but I hope that the people who choose to protest remember that freedom of speech is still just as important as safety. I am scared people will get hurt for something they individually can't control, so I am just hoping that people are not violently impulsive.
Caroline C. MW Class
1. I'm finding reliable information about the election from reliable news sources, such as KVUE in Austin, through broadcast and their social media platforms.
2. After this election period finishes, I just really hope everyone can come back together again. I feel with all of the nerves with elections and recent events, I feel the country and communities are divided, so I hope we can find a solution so there's no longer conflict.
Jameson D MW 9:30
1. For election night, I will be sticking with major news sources only. If I see something on Twitter, I will be fact checking the legitimacy of the information. I found the information about the times that each state closes its polls helpful. I was not aware that each state had its own closing time. I will also try to not convince myself that one person has won over the other too soon. I will try and wait for all the results to come in.
2. I hope that this year has taught us that we all face the same problems. No matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, we are all the same people. Though many will be upset no matter who wins, I hope that we can begin to rebuild our country and ourselves to be stronger and better than before all this. I personally will try and stay hopeful, I have not been happy with the way our country has been run over the past few years. I hope that this can be a turning point for us in becoming a better and stronger people.
1. I like to get information from different news sources, like CNN and Fox, because I like to cross-reference and fact check. While I have my own personal political beliefs and opinions, it's really important for me to be unbiased when researching and finding out different information. I do prefer major news outlets but I look at other media outlets as well.
2. I am scared of violence regardless of who wins. I'm hoping that we as a country can come together and address and fix the issues that have so clearly been brought to people's attention no matter whose leadership we are under. We have so much work to do. If there is one good thing that has come out of this election cycle, it is the improvement in young voter turnout. I think we have realized just how important this process is.
Kendall Pulaski
Online Class
I think when it comes to finding reliable information, it's super important to make sure you are checking non bias sources as well as looking at multiple different sources. I never just believe anything I see, especially on social media because that information can come from anywhere. One thing I learned from this article is different trusted reporters and analysts to follow which can be really helpful for the election.
All in all, now that the election period is almost done I do have hope. I hope for the United States that one day the world will be able to come together and remember that we're all people who deserve to be treated with kindness. I wish that everyone could just have basic moral values and understand that there are differing opinions, but if we want to get to a more peaceful place we have to love one another.
Giselle Kowalski MW 9:30 AM
1. On election day, I'll be turning on post notifications from my new follows on Twitter, like politico reporters as well as New York Times reporters. I'm not going to share or like anything, I'll just be on the look out and keeping a watchful eye for the news. I'll also be following along with the Texas Tribune, I want to have a wide range of different sources so I'm not just tunnel vision to one side of the situation.
2. Once all has been announced and decided, I just hope for a civil and peaceful de-escalation. No matter what, one side will be devastated and furious, and I just hope that this doesn't result in riots and violence. We desperately need to see eye to eye and to find a way to unify and figure out how to move forward as best as possible. To be quite frank, I'm scared. I don't know what to expect, I don't know how people will act. With the country's latest events and actions, it's hard to say that the end result will be peaceful. Honestly, I hope everyone is tired from 2020 and just says, "Ok, let's keep pushing through" with whatever the outcome is. After a year like this, nothing will surprise me anymore, and all I can wish for is an ease into the next 4 years, without riots.
Elza T MW Online Class
1.I get news from all different types of news sources. I am Liberal, but I also look at the more Republican news sights. I also have my notifications turned on for apps like FOX, CNN, NBC, Huffington Post, The Times, etc. In the last election, I wasn't too invested in the debates, but this year I was very invested.
2. My hope for America is that we put a stop to hate. Hate doesn't help, it only hurts. We need to start to accept others for who they are. It doesn't matter if you were born in a different generation or if you were raised a certain way. We are talking about human beings and all human beings deserve respect. If something makes you uncomfortable, you can easily just get up and walk away or maybe try to expand your mind and see things from the other person's point of view. There is no need to make a big deal about something that doesn't hurt you in any way. I firmly believe that if Donald Trump has a second term that things will end in chaos and our world may not be the same. Change needs to happen, but under someone that isn't Donald Trump.
Laura Villarreal - MW 9:30AM
I get most of my news from Twitter, Reddit, and Snapchat. I noticed I do tend to watch NBC news more than other news, but I try to look at different news sources so I get to see the news from different points of view. I also occasionally listen to NPR’s Up First podcast to start the day.
I hope that after this election, the country changes and becomes more united. I hope that everyone who can vote goes to vote. I’ve never been so obsessed with checking the news as I am now and that’s because I’m worried about the state of our country. I don’t like how divided the country is. I hope the community can come together and build each other up instead of being so divided and intolerant of opposing views/thoughts.
Taylor Bond MW Class
I don't rely on news sources at all for information about the election or candidates specifically, because they're all biased. The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC, CBS, etc definitely swing left. Then Fox is definitely conservative. I instead watch videos of the candidates speaking about their points of views on everything. I'm very worried about the state of this country after the election no matter who wins. We're so divided and it's going to only get worse. I don't like either candidates at all, and having to choose between someone I think will help us economically and one that will help us socially is very difficult. I really hope we're able to in the next election have better options, we need it.
1) Recently, I have gained my knowledge from the debates. I am not a heavy follower of politics, yet. Although, I watched the debate very intensely, and followed some accounts that were live fact checking throughout. It was intriguing to see how often they called Trump out on his lies with proof, but I can't say I was shocked. While I was home earlier this summer, my step dad would always have the TV set to CNN while he worked in the other room, and sometimes I would talk to him about his feelings on Trump and his administration. I would use logic and my past experiences to gain a deeper understanding of his perspective. A few months later, I still use my logic to piece together bits and pieces of information to understand what is going on.
2) I feel that there is a lot of tension. My close family has constantly been messaging me to confirm I voted. Obviously, everyone is not going to get what they want, but I hope that we chose the lesser of the 2 evils and that everyone can relax just a tad once this is done. As a country and in my community, I hope that we can move in a positive direction and be out of this grey area of covid as well.
Kalyn B.
1) To find reliable content about the election, I have gone to credited news sites as well as discussing with friends of mine about things they have seen about the election.
2) My hope is that everyone can be respectful towards each other no matter the outcome. I hope that violence will decrease and life could be calmer.
Jasson Hernandez (ONLINE)
1) After reading the article I realized I've been following a similar tactic. I too always try to read different sources before coming to a conclusion. Due to the nature of this election though, I will not be watching closely the results rather I will just wait for the final release.
2) I hope everyone remains civilized and accepts whoever is elected. It would be wrong to a wish bad upon the president elect as he will be the one running the country for the next 4 years. I will leave you all with this note, the US is a plane , we are it's passengers while the president is our pilot. Wishing bad upon our pilot will only make us crash.
I have been following from all news sources so that way I can form my own opinion. I feel like all news sites are biased and me being an un affiliated to either party I try to hear both sides. This helps filter out some of the fake news going to multiple sources. Tomorrow I will be watching the election and im curious how it will turn out because I haven't been following as closely as I'm sure many of you have been. I feel that before this election things have been getting divided between our nation and I feel like we should be coming together and supporting whoever is elected. Trust in the process and even if your side loses try to be a productive member of society. zThese are some things I would recommend. I hope that this will make our nation stronger and that we will be able to handle whatever future challenges we our faced with. I look forward to our next class to discus the outcome and hope everyone is safe and open minded to whichever way the election goes!
very respectfully,
Cameron Clotiaux
1. What I personally do to find reliable news sources is to always look at both sides. I always make sure I read both opinions and draw my own fair conclusion from both. It is important to also I always go about reading or hearing these things with an open mind. I don't believe in "reliable news", because I believe that most places report news based on personal experiences rather than facts. Even if things are reported based on facts, it's usually one sided for whoever that news source currently follows. I would say just looking at both sides is important, and to always remember to think for yourself and to never let anyone else do that for you.
2. Being an immigrant, I do worry about the future of the United States because I sympathize with the minority population. I know that there has to be a time where this country opens their eyes and realizes these things won't last forever. I hope for a more united, selfless, happy, emphatic and truly inclusive and equal country.
Savannah Vargas MW 9:30
1. Last semester, one of my professors showed us a table/chart of media bias. It showed us how neutral major new outlets were. Since then I have chosen to collect my news from sources such as the Associated Press, NPR, Wallstreet Journal, and New York Times. I read articles from these sources daily, and follow their Twitter. The Politifact articles recommended these sources as reputable, so I will continue to use them for election related coverage. Like I do with many articles and much of the "news" I come across, I do my own research and fact check. I will continue this as well. I think the most important thing to remember is that the results that are announced tomorrow, may not necessarily be the accurate. This whole thing will be up in the air for the next week or so, meaning it is important to stay in the know.
2. Like many others, my anxiety this past week has been through the roof. We are realizing that now matter the results, things will get ugly. This country is divided the the worst of ways, and backlash is very much expected from both parties at this point. My hope is that the American people made the right choice for president and for this country. I hope that we will get through this fiasco of a year, and no matter the results, we will prevail. One day we will see true equality, love, and peace.
Brylee McPherson (M/W 9:30 online)
1. I have always been up to date on what has been going on the elections. I watch the news every morning (mainly FOX news), read multiple articles from multiple sources, including New York Times and Washington post, watching the debates along with YouTube videos of podcasters discussing politics and following candidates on social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram. More importantly, being in open discussions with people from both party affiliations to hear what everyday people feel. A tip that I may use is using Twitter for more analytics from more from other sources come election day.
2. What I hope from this election is years of prosperity in the economy that the pandemic has diminished. I hope we see an decline in unemployment rates, lowered taxes, and companies being able to pick up again in a safe manor. I also hope for social issues to have a light to them. I hope for violence to be no longer and messages to be reached in a more peaceful manner. I hope mental health becomes more stabilized, and divorce rates, domestic abuse decrease over finical instability. I hope for more civilized interactions amongst peers and loved ones. I fear hate. I fear more violence. No matter the outcome, I want to see people working together to repair damages this year has caused.
Marilyn Espericueta MW Class:
What I'm doing is following the traditional media outlets. For example, ABC News and CNN. When it comes to social media I focus on Now This news and The Texas Tribune. I steer away from uncredited Twitter accounts. If you're not verified or have a career in reporting the chances of me looking at their tweets are pretty low.
Looking at videos on Tik Tok of how major cities are preparing for the aftermath is scary. I see big brands stores covering their windows with wood or anything to avoid a break-in. So I've been kinda on edge. But, I do hope we heal from all of this. I'm sure both sides have lots to lose in this election. I just really hope we can get through this with little to no damage.
Jordan White; Media Law Online:
I will get my election information through MSNBC, CNN and Twitter. The big news channels I will be watching because they will be revealing, like other news channels, states that are won. They map out roads for both candidates to 270. I will be using twitter as extra or in depth information from verified accounts with actual knowledge on how the presidential election works.
I think this election will be very interesting and whoever wins this election will be setting precedent for the 2020's. All I can hope for is that people accept the results peacefully and not resort to violence on either side. I do think there will be massive protest either way, but I think once it is said and done America will show who they really are as a country.
Damian Davis M, W 9:30-11 am
1) I will be getting my Election information through 538, NYT, and Fox. I picked these three because of its middle left and right viewpoint. I don't want to be biased, but I want to know what is actually going on throughout the country in each state.
2) I'm with Sam S in the belief that no matter what happens that there will be a period of deep exhale. My Freind Ethan said it best on Instagram, "I am picking a life that respects other idas, livelihoods, upbringings, and situations. I am striving to be a better brother, helper, and Neighbor. I am really asking myself to take up mor converstations that make me uncomfatoable, that pushes me to think."
I am hopeful that in that at the end of today, we will be okay. All is well. All will be well. and All is well
Caleigh H. MW
1. My way of finding reliable information has changed since reading that article. I am guilty of finding my news via Twitter and I know that it is not reliable to believe everything you read online so in an effort to get the most unbiased information I will use the list that PoliFact has complied with Twitter accounts of reliable sources. I think that I do not need to change the way I get my news but instead change who I get that news from.
2. This election has been stressful, to say the least, and I for one have had some of that election anxiety. I do have hope for the future of our country. I have hope that no matter the outcome good will prevail and the American people will put aside the divide for the better of our country. I hope that Texas State students especially will remember that we are a community and as bobcats, we should respect differences but, not let those same differences cause riot.
Megan Tran M, W 9:30- 10:50 Online
1. My main source of information (some reliable and some not) is definitely Twitter. Now, when I see political tweets, I usually make sure it is a legitimate politician or if it is not I go through a mental process to make sure its reliable. Firstly, I go through the comments to see if a lot of people claim the tweet to be legitimately false. Then, usually the tweet will have a link to an article and I see if that news station is legitimate, focuses on politics and the article speaks in an unbiased tone. For example, I already know to never get my political information from "The Onion" or "TMZ" or even a fashion-foward establishment, "The Vanity Fair".
2. I strongly believe that this election has caused a bit of chaos. Media has exploded. Neighbors have turned against neighbors. To me, life is more than politics. I really hope that the world can be more understanding towards each other and realize we all came from the same beginning. Political voice is important but so is kindness. I have already seen videos of Rodeo Drive in LA preparing for this day- closing stores, wrapping statues, boarding up windows- it really should not have to be like that. At all.
I typically find myself looking at local news organizations such as The Houston Chronicle to find information about the election and what's happening at a local level. I also follow national news organizations such as The New York Times or The Washington Post on Twitter to keep me updated.
I think it's difficult to be hopeful regarding what's going to happen after this election. However, I do hope that people start to recognize the division that this administration has brought to the US, and hope that we can overall move forward to a better future.
Kristen C. (MW Class)
As we've been getting closer to Election Day, I've started following more news sources on Twitter to keep me informed. I was already following the New York Times, but I may follow a few of the others sources like Washington Post or maybe one of the bigger outlets like NBC. Although I may be so stressed I may just not look at any results that night. Knowing that we'll have to wait longer because of all the mail in votes makes me think trying to keep up with things may just be more hectic than helpful. But I'll probably do my best to see how things are going.
I am definitely scared for what happens. My biggest fear is like last year, the popular vote will be for one candidate but the electoral college will still result in the other. Being LGBT+ and having many friends who are as well, I know many of us are very scared for who wins and what the next four years will hold. I'm hoping though that even though that many people are scared, things will be ok. And if not, we'll get through it like we always have.
Sierra, G. (Online Class)
1. In regards to finding reliable information, I have a couple of different means of fact-checking. I'll often have conversations with friends and family and find out new information; I'll then do my own research wether it's on forums I trust, or asking someone I trust who often (or always) has already done the research and knows the facts. I also have different news sources that I've found to be transparent, most of the time, and will rely on those to decipher what is true and what is false.
2. The hope I have for the country post-election, is simple. I hope to see the United States continue to transform into a country where the people are united. Communication is at an all time high throughout our country thanks to the media and if we can utilize this tool efficiently, we can come together in an extremely powerful way. I hope to see a country where all people can have discussions, even debates, without writing each other off because of disagreements. I hope to see discussions and debates where we can all transform and evolve together, for everyone's rights. I hope everyone respects each other and listens to one another.
Phillip Aycock MW 9:30-10:50AM
1.) on election night I’m just going to be watching election special on NBC and the days after the election I’m just going to be watching CNN all day because they have the most accurate projections.
2.)I feel confident and have hope about the safety of my community simply because of the local officials who have been elected and also the national officials who are going to be elected also.
Paige Wuerthele MW 9:30
1. After reading the article, I realized that I have been doing some things that the article mentioned which is great. I know after an election that the vote counting process is hectic and everyone is scrambling to find how what color each state is. I have not been jumping to conclusions however. People on twitter are congratulating Trump this morning and saying "congratulations for winning the election," but I know that is just not true. We have to wait for a reliable news source to make the announcement before we know for sure.
2. The cause I'm most passionate for regarding politics is climate change. It terrifies me. Now that the polls have closed I really do hope that people turn back to see how important that is regardless of who wins. I'm not saying this to belittle any other social movements, I just really worry that one day this planet will be trashed and we'll ruin our home. If we ruin our home, we won't be able to continue social progress and making our country the best that it can be.
1. As election day approached us, I began to listen to the news more, talking to more knowledgeable people around campus and around my area. I started viewing the election results closely to be as informed on the actual numbers as possible through the night. I also follow popular news outlets on social media to get update alerts.
2. I hope after this election we are more united. With either result, I wish for our country to be more positive and caring. Opposite of what it has been for the past four years.
I have been keeping up with the election. I hope that we can make a change for the better when it comes to race relations. I think that in order to do this, Biden needs to be elected. I, as a white male, am not really affected by any of the political stuff that happens, so I understand my privilege. However, I am tired of seeing the turmoil and racism that is on twitter and other social media as well as in the world, that seems to be increased under Trumps presidency. I am hoping that we can see a change. I will not be devastated or really hurt if either side wins however. At this point, I am just sick of politics and political advertisements and I want the election to be over with.
MW 9:30
Kendall Nodorft
I have been watching CBS news constantly. I am also checking twitter, but that's mostly for humor and so I don't lose my sanity. I am scared but also hopeful. I have faith in the American people, that they will think of others and not just their bank account. If Trump wins, I hope we have violence. He was literally impeached. No matter what happens with this election, I will still celebrate the first trans State Senator Sarah McBride.
Cale C. MW Class
I have been keeping up with the election, but only to a mild extent. I frequently see the polls just about everywhere I look and that's good enough for me. It's not from a lack of caring, it's more from the viewpoint of not wanting to be misinformed. It's hard to be misinformed when just looking at the numbers as they come in. While I think it's interesting that we won't have an idea who our future president will be, I'm also curious as to why nobody seems to have a definitive timeline either. This becomes an issue with tensions between both parties growing by the day. I hate to see cities preparing for riots, and citizens going to vote carrying weapons "just in case". While I'm not trying to discuss where I stand on open carry, I just hate the idea of people leaving their houses almost looking for a reason to pull it out. I think these are very weird times, but it shouldn't be an excuse to forget how to treat your neighbors and fellow Americans. Hopefully we all voted, and hopefully regardless who the next president is, we all can shake hands and still work together.
Priscilla R. M/W 9:30 media law
The ways I try to find reliable information about the election are simply sticking to the news sources that I know to be unbiased, similar to the advice given in the resource provided for this blog post.
Unfortunately, I have little hope for my community in the aftermath of the election. Honestly, to me, it's a lose-lose no matter who ends up being elected President. People from neither party are going to be happy with the election results. My only hope is that the violence and bloodshed we've seen following the protests will not start up again and that the world, for one moment, can just have a minute of peace.
Jordan Kretz-Adams MW 9:30
When it comes to finding reliable information about the election, one thing I am doing is watching all the news channels, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, etc. by doing this I am able to cross-reference what I am hearing from one source with what I am hearing from another, I feel this helps so that way I am able to make sure what I am hearing is either correct or incorrect. Additionally, while I am on many social media apps, I am not taking everything I see at face value, especially if it is just from a personal account, and not an official government account.
While many people are anxious about the outcome of the election, I think there has been enough of a social awakening that has brought attention to not only the president but for many other political positions, people are beginning to hold politicians accountable for their actions, as they should. I feel that there was a long period of time where some politicians were voting for things that served their best interests, but they are starting to remember that they are representatives of the people and should be voting in the best interest of the people they serve and who ultimately appointed them to the position they are currently in. Just like how the WNBA did with Warnock, they used their influence to affect real political change, (hopefully this doesn’t turn back to bite the people in the butt.) However, I hope whoever gets elected as president, really does try their best to create a version of America that all people can be proud of and equally represented and where everyone is treated not based on their outward appearance or political affiliation, but on their attitude, work ethic, and their mental capability.
Ana Cahuantzi MW 9:30am
A way I like to follow credible news is by following different news outlets and compare the information they are putting out. My favorite news outlet has always been APR, since they seem to be one of the least bias news that we have.
This election is very important to me because I am DACA recipient and I am terrified of Trump winning. He has already decrease the amount of times we can re-new our DACA from every two years to yearly. That is about $400 dollars every year just to get it renew. I know a lot of Dreamers may not have the money to renew their's and that put us at risk on getting deported. I fear for the black community and all the hardship they have experience and continue to experience despite being one of the reasons the US was made. There is just so much as stake for a lot of us and like once someone said I hate fear that that every four years my human rights are going to be taken away like its nothing. I cannot vote since I am not a citizen and it really is disheartening knowing I cannot do anything about it.
Victoria Shirley MW 9:30
1) To find reliable election information, I am looking at the Associated Press’ election updates via NPR. Also I am verifying information that I see being shared on social media and fact checking that using trusted sources.
2) I hope that following the election people will still continue to be engaged in what going on politically, especially more so at the local level. The presidential election is important but civic engagement shouldn’t exclusively happen once every four years.
Loli Gomez MW 9:30
1. In the weeks leading up to the election, I made sure to watch each debate so that I remained informed. I try my best to follow the most unbiased news sources so I stick to CBS, NPR, and PBS mostly. I also make it a habit that if I read any information or updates on Twitter to double-check its accuracy before retweeting.
2. My utmost hope is for the safety of all individuals as violence is expected to ensue regardless of the results. I hope that the worst is over and that the U.S. begins working toward the much-needed change and reform we have been lacking in our justice systems and communities. I hope for unity and peace.
Isabel Clark M/W 9:30
In order to find a reliable news source during the election, I will check the associated press posting. I know I can count on official sources like the associated press or other news organizations. I will not only use Twitter to get my information. Although Twitter is a good way to stay up to date, it can be very niche and biased. I need to check the Twitter accounts posting are unbiased, and consider the loud minority isn’t the majority.
I hope after this election our country can be more united and focus our efforts on the pandemic. I hope after the uncertainty and division in the election we will transfer our efforts to getting America back to normal. I also hope that with whoever wins the election we can respect the results safely and fix the loss of respect that has been shown in this election.
Terren Carter M/W 9:30am
Last night I watched the election on YouTube. I picked the streaming based on the amount of viewers. Not only that I made sure it was backed by main media like NBC for example. The facts seemed to be laid out pretty plain, and simple the summary was we would not found out the winner of the election on November third 2020.
No matter who wins I will not live in fear. We have already been through four years with our current president. If need be I’m sure we can do four more years, at least it is not forever. With that being said let’s go sleepy Joe!
Hailey Lockhart MW 9:30AM
1. I am looking at fact checked sites, and media outlets that I know are not openly biased. I also get a lot of information from twitter, but take what I read with a grain of salt. I really do try my best to make sure the information I am taking in, is reliable and not biased. I do agree with the pointer, that the best and most unbiased information will come from traditional media sources.
2.I hope that America can come together, and see how divided our nation has been for the last 4 years. I hope all Americans vote, and are able to have their voice heard. We have been through so much these last 4 yours, and especially this year, and I hope that everyone really thinks on how they want our nation to move forward.
I’ve written this 3 times and I’m tired of writing it.
The link allowed me to educate myself and my friends with this years voting process. We were ready for the end of the election night when news stations revealed that ballots had still needed to be counted. I stayed off of Twitter the whole day just for my mental health’s sake. Since I had credible sources to use it wasn’t hard to stay off Twitter. The New York post and Apple News were my main hubs for election news and updates. To finish off the night my friends and I watched the stream on YouTube TV and capped it with some good conversation about each of our beliefs.
I had brought enough up to them that I was more focused on other people for my vote than myself. I thought of the BLM, social injustices, police reform, climate change, the families in cages that have been separated for months with little to no care. Change needs to happen and I believe Biden can start that change
Also. America was never great.
Kinsey H MW Online
This election has been just a whirlwind of having to decipher what is real and what is not. Who actually knows what they're talking about and who is pushing out random facts that they did not even really look into and or educate themselves on. My roommate, who I am very close with, is a political science major and hoping to go to law school. She is well educated on her subject and so I have been trusting her websites and articles that she has told me to read when I had questions. She helps me clearly understand what is happening and adjusts the language for me so I have a better understanding of what is exactly effecting us a society.
The hope I have for this election is that as a society we can learn how to be more caring, supportive and aware of each other. Everyone on this planet lives a life, their life has problems and issues just like yours. I hope that with people being less tolerant of others acting out that more people have the courage to stand up for those who are afraid to use their voice. Im so sick and tired of people treating others like shit because of a minor inconvenience. The world has absolutely lost touch with compassion and understanding and its mind boggling to watch people interact with each other. That being said everyday I choose to love and love hard. I choose to continue to be compassionate and kind even to those who do not deserve it because I refuse to stoop to their level.
Jacob Byrd M/W 9:30
I like to think for myself during these times because there is a lot of misinformation that goes around on these topics. I am not really into politics for the most part anyways, but I've been keeping up with this closely. I only look at sites I know are factual and I've watched the news more in the past three days than I have in my entire life. I'm not an expert, but I feel like i am learning a lot about how these elections work.
My hope is that no matter who wins, people don't go crazy and do things that can divide and be harmful to the future of our country. We need to be more tolerant of others views even if they are different than your own. Biden 2020 though
Bailey Ray/ Strictly Online
With election time comes misinformation to begin with. I have tried my best efforts in keeping with with the best methods to receive quick, easy and reliable information regarding the election information.
I have been using the secretary of state website that gives updates of ballot counts every 10 minutes, this has been the most reliable source for me.
Sara Campbell, online
1.) There has been a ton of misinformation going around, especially now with all the ballots being counted. To find reliable information about the election, I have been mainly looking at updates from the Associated Press, a reputable source. I have also been on Twitter quite a lot, but I think the article was helpful in pointing out several trusted accounts to follow for information. I will definitely have to make sure I'm looking at those accounts for updates, rather than bias or untrusted sources.
2.) My hope for our country after this election ends is that we can all try to come together as much as possible. Even if our favored candidate doesn't win, there are still plenty of ways you can work to make a difference in your community. I also hope for more tolerance of opposing views. I have seen this election cause so many arguments and fights among family members and friends; I just hope that everyone can learn to be more understanding of others and their opinions.
1) I originally had been following Fox News for reliable information on the election, however I have changed and started to look at news max and oan to get reliable information.
2) I am not fearful, or anxious. Should I be? Maybe. However, I have my faith in God and I trust in him completely. Did the election go the way I thought it would? No. Am I upset? Yes. However I know again in another 4 years I’ll get to vote for change again. Do I want everyone to share my opinion and believe what I believe? No, because then we wouldn’t be a free country but a communists one. So I pray gods will, will be done on earth as it is for in heaven, and I will go on with my life and pray our economy continues to boom and things will get better not worse.
Karisma Mendez Online M/W 9:30
1. What I did to follow reliable sources was look at the associated press and the Austin American Stateman Twitter accounts. Originally I had started off the night by watching fox but I could see where they stood politically, even if it was just slightly biased.
2. I hope that people continue to hold others accountable for their wrong actions. I hope that although we took a step in the right direction, we don't forget we still have a lot of work to do. I hope young people continue to stand up for what they believe in and continue to advocate for change. Lastly, I hope we continue to vote following the next elections.
Jordan S Bochnowski (MW 9:30-10:50 AM)
1. A way that I try to stay connected and informed is by reading and watching from news outlets that I believe are credible and non biased as possible. I also enjoy having educated discussions with my friends and family on these topics.
2.I hope for some peace and kindness to be exchanged with in my community. There has been so much hate and animosity throughout the past few months, so I am just hoping for clarity and for people to be able to express their viewpoints in a healthy way rather than go for the jugular every time politics are brought up.
MW 9:30 online class
1. When I see something on Twitter and I want to find more information on that topic, the way I find reliable information is just by googling. I look at the headlines and if they're all similar, I choose one of them. I typically click more on ABC or NBC news articles. I always read from more than one news outlet just to make sure it's the same information.
2. During this past week, and waiting for the announcement of who won the election, I was a bit nervous. It was stressful and I did worry there would be violence involved. I tried to stay off social media because I saw tweets about people being scared or their anxiety levels going up and that only made me overthink. At that point, there wasn't much I could do, I did my part by voting and It was no longer in peoples hands. Now that we know who won the election, I'm sure many issues will arise from the announcement and that does worry me a bit.
MW 9:30
1. To ensure that I am consuming reliable information in regards to the election, I make sure to use unbiased sources. If I am interested in reading from sources that are more opinion-based, I always read what both sides have to say so I can develop my own standpoint.
2. I have read and heard on multiple outlets that many individuals are saying that this is one of our most important elections in history. With that in mind, it puts a lot of stress and pressure on the outcome. I am hoping that with our recent results, the country and the people can find it within themselves to reunite and work together. In recent months, there has been so much hate, racism, violence, and unrest. I have hope that individuals will start to approach issues with more of an open mind, and hopefully be ready to listen to each other, and accept differences.
Ashley Moore- M/W 9:30
1. Prior to the election, like many of my classmates, I too was staying up to date with the election via Twitter. I viewed both candidates tweets, one more angry than the other. I was also on YouTube TV regularly watching the news and surfing google to keep up with what the states were announcing.
2. Before it was announced that Joe Biden has been picked to be our next President, I was scared. Not scared for who our next President was going to be- because I think that no matter who our President is at the end of the day, we should be as supportive as we can. Nobody can change the world for the better in four years. I was scared because our world has turned so ugly. Our voices, our actions, our views have turned so ugly. I went to a wedding in Fort Worth this weekend and worried most of the time whether I was going to get caught up in a riot just because either side- democratic or republican might not be supportive and want to destroy or harm someone or something around them. Although legal actions have taken place and Trump is demanding a recount- I hope that whatever happens these next four years- with either one of them as our President- that our nation can learn to love each other again. I hope that we can all come together again, be friends even if we don't all have the same views, and just all work together at the end of the day. I don't want to have to fear going outside, I don't want to have to fear that our nation is being torn apart even more, and I don't want to have to fear for our future generations.
Brooks, Z MW online class
This was a great read for anyone that was was having issues with finding creditable sources and shifting through all the crap. Many of the items outlined are things I have found myself doing for a while. What I did love about the article and will be using to are the suggest Twitter user that I should follow for good creditable information. I will definitely be adding them to my following. I personally don't fear violence of backlash, I am hope of a fresh start. Something that our country needs. I am hopeful that people will be kind to one another again and a sense of unity will take over our country again.
Emily Wadley MW 9:30
1. There is so much information going around right now so to find the most reliable information I just try to see if other sources are confirming the information and if everyone is saying the same thing I am more likely to trust it as reliable. I get the beginning of most of my news from twitter and then I fact check with google and news sources. One thing I've noticed leading up to the election is that people definitely frame things to look a certain way based on their agenda so even if you're seeing photo/video evidence it is important to ask if the source has bias.
2. Following this election I hope for a time of healing for our nation and for us all to find some way to be able to educate, forgive and come back together. I have seen a lot of posts saying that people could not and would not be friends with people who voted for Trump. While I understand this feeling based on the hate and violence he has perpetuated to many of our loved ones, 70 million people voted for him in the election. We have to find a way to come back together and forgive our neighbors post election so that our country isn't completely divided forever. This task is much harder said than done because the viewpoints on fundamental human rights are different for different groups.
Molly Gonzales MW 9:30
As a primary news source, I trust AP the most to get fast and reliable information. In general I like to look at multiple sources including ones I typically disagree with so I am sure I understand all sides and arguments. With misinformation on the rise I have been an avid fact-checker recently. I want to make sure I have all of the facts straight before forming my own opinion on any issue. Sadly I alone cannot fight the misinformation online and many don't want to hear from someone else they have been mislead or have wrong information so I generally keep what I learn to myself.
Moving forward, I hope Joe Biden can keep his promises and listen to what the people want because that is his job. I hope to see more women and people of color in the white house in future elections. Finally, I hope that people who believe the election was fraudulent can realize they have been mislead because there is no evidence. Fingers crossed this is a step toward healing this country rather than dividing it further.
Trevis Graham
Media Law Online
1) What I'm going to do to find reliable information about the election is follow trusted Twitter reporters and analysts because on social media there is a lot of fake news and having a trusted source would help eliminate the false information
2) Moving forward I hope that regardless of the outcome of the election we can come together as one nation and support our president and wish nothing but success for him and our country
Jennifer Beck
MW 9:30AM
1. What I have personally done to get reliable information is to look at many different news sources ranging from CNN to Fox. I find that getting news from multiple different networks gives me the whole picture of any situation. Because these news networks give different perspectives, I find it highly important to educate myself with more than one news network/source.
2. I hope that this country will find happiness and peace again. 2020 especially has been an insane year full of anger with riots and a pandemic to top it off. My biggest hope though is that no matter what party people align with, I hope we can unite and work together to improve our country. Both of the parties have let this great country down and have divided us rather than united us. I hope people can learn to have healthy conversation and debate filled with different views and opinions, because that is what makes the United States so special. No other country in the world has guaranteed free speech in their constitution. Because although as Americans we have different views and are not all alike, we are all alike in the sense that we just want what is best for our great country. I hope this next presidency will do more uniting rather than dividing.
Sydney Leyshon
MW 9:30 am
When it comes to reading up on your presidential candidates and doing your research to find who you want to vote for, I have found that it is so important to not look at the biggest, most popular news sites. I try to stay away from any articles or commentary coming from people who use very biased words. I don’t necessarily have any specific news sites I get my info from, but I do like to listen to podcasts coming from people who I trust. It is a shame to me that it feels like we can not trust the media anymore, but over the years, I have gained a mistrust in our media, and finding true, honest political content is very important to me.
Going back to my comment about not trusting the media, I always feel like the media makes things sound way worse than they are, and really presses the worst things to talk about. I feel like the only coverage they show on the news when the election rolls around is people feeling stressed out, and businesses boarded up, preparing for riots. I think we, as the American people, for the most part do not have to resort to rioting when our presidential candidate of choice doesn’t win, and I believe most people feel this way. I think most of us exercise our right to vote, and we hope for our preferred outcome, but we know at the end of the day, we still have to go about our lives and will always have hope for the best of our country. We have to limit our media intake in times like these, and just breathe and give ourselves a break. We have to continue being the best versions of ourselves; work hard and be kind to everyone.
MW 9:30 a.m
1. When it comes to finding accurate and reliable information is to look at all the new sources avaliable and try to find the middle ground. As we all know their is bias differernces between networks and it is best in my opinion to take everyones views with a grain of salt. I recommend staying away from Red or Blue political pages on instagram because that is where alot of false information is spread.
2. After this election i hope as a country we can become more united and stop pointing fingers at each other. I believe we have steered away from Unity and it is "my way or the highway." I hope that people know the election results are very important and we must respect that we as the people vote for who we want in office.
Amaya Savoy Mon/Wed 9:30 am
1. How I kept up the election news was with the Associated Press. I always thought they were reliable and unbiased. During the election, I noticed they called some states before some Networks did so then I started following CNN, Fox News, and ABC.
2. With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris elected I have some hope for this country because there are more people of color and people of different gender and sexual orientation that were elected so I feel like the laws to come will be more inclusive and help solve the current issues we face in this country.
Sarah Cano (online class)
1. I got information about the election through several different platforms following different news station, and by doing this I'm not limiting myself to one source of news.
2. I am commenting after the election, and I can say that with the new elected president I am more confident that our country is one step closer to unity. To many its a relief and a sign of hope.
1. The way that I received information about the election was through news organizations, and I was trying to be careful about choosing news organizations that are unbiased (which was a challenge during this election in particular). I also got information about the election through various social media channels such as Facebook, Tik-Tok and Twitter.
2. For the United States, I feel that our country as a whole deserves to be supported as a unified nation. I feel like as American citizens we must respect whoever ends up in office, no matter what the outcome, because they serve as the face of our nation and we deserve to be represented equally no matter what.
1. Finding reliable information nowadays is difficult since the news outlets tend to have an underlying purpose to the information they share and they usually carry forward with their news by using fear tactics and inciting an outrageous reaction from their audience, on top of having a biased approach. We can safely assume that headlines tend to run the source of information for most people since majority tends to only read headlines rather than going into the article and acquiring their own information. With that being said, I tend to rely on Twitter and politically-oriented Youtube accounts, such as, The Young Turks. In regards to the election, I heavily relied on the live broadcast that was being presented on Google, which informed the public of what was going on with each state. I didn't draw a conclusion until it was officially announced because with the state of this "fake news" world we currently live in, anything can happen.
2. With the aftermath of this election, I can safely conclude that I have hope for the future of the United States. With everything that has happened this year and the climate that the President of The United States has created for majority of the American people, things weren't looking up and it felt as if we had time-traveled 50 years back in time. I believe that the youth had a huge influence this election and knowing that my generation had a huge effect on the result of the 2020 U.S election, only proves that our voice matters and the more we carry it forwards, the better representation we can have for all the American people. I recognize that we have a lot to improve and work that still needs to be done but with that being said, the United States is on the come-up and I can only imagine the growth of this nation that will occur in the next 4 years, having Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as our President and Vice-President. It was a small win for a lot of people and that is something that will alter the journey of this nation for the better.
Destiny McNeil MW:
In order to stay up to speed and find reliable information about the election, I checked trustworthy news sites like New York Times or Associated Press, which had ongoing analysis of what was going on in the election.
My hope for the United States and what is to come after this transition of presidents is that all the people who have been hurt and affected by the Trump administration will be able to breathe and realize that they have weathered the storm of the last four years. I hope that we can salvage and replenish any remnants of peace that is still left in this country.
Alexia S. MW
1. How I find reliable information regarding the election is to read news websites like The New York Times or NBC News from their Twitter accounts. I know things can be misinterpreted or not as reliable on certain social media platforms so I try my best not to believe everything going on in the media. Everyone has a different opinion or view on certain political candidates so I try to come to a decision through all the information and decide from there.
2.I hope there will be period of pause and reflection so we can look back at this division as a lesson. Everyone wants to pick sides or argue so quickly but we don't realize that sometimes fighting each other isn't the best thing. If people can understand that we all have different views or opinions and that its okay as long as we can come to agreement with that. As for the United States, I hope the government will listen to all this outrage and protest and actually make changes that reflect what the people want. I hope no matter the outcome that we can live in peace and be a community that represents everyone regardless of gender, sex, race, or religion.
1. For the days leading up to Election Day, I was completely off social media. Social media can be a place where information can become biased, untrue and opinions can turn very ugly (often affecting individuals emotional/mental health). One of the things that I did to find reliable information was reading articles from reliable sources. I also took time to do the same for the different news outlets that I was watching before, on and after Election Day. Lastly, I did not validate any information that either presidential candidate said. People tend to believe political figures so quickly because they seem trustworthy but honestly, my point was proven when Trump started to announce that he had won the election even before all votes had been counted.
2. These past four years have been very hard for not only me and my family, but also for my community and other minorities. I was very scared for this election outcome because I don’t think that oppressed groups could have handled another four years of Trump and his administration. Once Joe Biden was announced the winner, I thought that riots were going to uprise across the United States. I am glad that was not the case, although I am sure a lot of individuals are angry and upset. What I hope for this country is that we can all unite and strive to truly represent American values. I want our country to know that yes you can have different political views, but not when it comes to debating whether people deserve basic human rights. I hope our country can keep moving forward and be the best it can be, especially with a new president and administration.
Elysia Perkins 9:30 MW
1) For weeks leading up to the election, I felt like I was being bombarded by information--much of it false. Unfortunately I feel like most media nowadays are trying to push an agenda. One side is trying to destroy the other so much that true and unbiased information just doesn't make ratings anymore. The presidential debates were likewise inundated by family drama and he said-she said without ever making solid points on policy. I tried my best to talk to people around me about how they felt about the election, people of different political perspectives, to help me make my own conclusion about who I thought would make this country better. I've pretty much known who I would vote for for a few years now--I think the current person in office is tearing this country apart at the seams.
2) Like I said above, the current person in office is tearing this country APART. People hate each other. We can't go on like this. The tension and the pressure will get too bad at some point and people will snap. I hope that Joe Biden is elected, and I hope that he actually lives up to his promise that he will govern for everyone, not just Democrats. I'm not a giant fan of Joe Biden but I much prefer him to Trump. I'm worried that Joe Biden won't fully live up to the promise of unifying the nation and that those who didn't vote for him (or those who don't believe the results of the election) will revolt. I want everyone to come together to focus on the policies that will affect us in every day life, and I especially want bipartisan support for climate change policy that will protect this planet and my grandchildren's quality of life. I hope a lot of things. I think that's good, though--I feel optimistic that we can turn this around and make America ACTUALLY a great place to live. But we can't ignore that it definitely isn't right now, and it hasn't been for anyone who isn't a straight white Christian man for centuries.
Davina Suarez - MW 9:30-10:50
1. In order to find good information, I don’t rely on only one news source, I use many different sources. These sources range from left-leaning ideals to right-leaning. I find that doing this helps me find a strong middle ground of information I can trust. I also don't take everything I read online as 100% factual.
2. My hope is that Biden will actually implement the promises he made to the American people. I hope for this country to finally gain a sense of respect for their fellow Americans so that future generations can live peacefully with one another.
Sara B MW,
1. During the election I tried to avoid social media because it can be so biased and negative. When I watched tv with my family, NBC and ABC were usually on and I felt like those stations were not too biased and they spent most of the air time just interviewing people until the projected winner was announced. I definitely stay away from Fox News because it is just ridiculous and provides so much misinformation.
2. I have a lot of hope for the country after the election. I felt so sad and embarrassed for our country with Trump in office. He made life harder for minorities and only helped out the rich. I am so excited to see what Biden will do to save the country and reverse the damage that Trump caused.
1.) I do not really watch the news when it comes to politics, because I find that certain news programs do nothing but trash the political opponent that they do not support. Instead I do independent research and watch both parties speeches and the debates to find what they support and their plans for the future.
2.) I hope that America once again is restored to peace. I hope my community carries on the way things were before the election and the turmoil that America has faced over the past 8 months or so.
Chloe H - MW 9:30-10:50
1. After reviewing the tips from the Poynter article, I found it interesting to see what they believed was the best way to find reliable information. I typically don't like watching the major media outlets like ABC, CBS, and NBC, just because while they seem to be unbiased, they have their own decision desk with very biased people. Sometimes I can even tell that the main anchor themselves are biased. All I want is to get my news and information. Thats it. I don't want to hear the underlying opinion of whoever is delivering it. While the article brings up Twitter, I don't believe that it is the best place to get reliable information. While it gets stories out there quickly, it is not always correct. Also, because anybody has the ability to reply, you can read some of the most horrible things. I deleted my Twitter app as it feels like a toxic environment for me and its hard to tell whats truth. For this election, I had the TV on for noise, but I mainly just looked at The Associated Press's electoral map on my phone and refreshed it the entire night with a glass of wine in hand.
2. Because both sides of the political parties have become so polarized, many people watched this election closely and were very anxious. Each person wanted their candidate to win and believed the opposing would not be fit and ruin this country. I'll just say it but I consider myself to lean Republican. I voted for Trump in 2016 and voted him again in 2020. I believed that besides all the negative media attention he got, he did some great things for this country that the media would not shed light on. Before COVID-19 came along, people have to admit that our economy was going strong, with unemployment rates low. Trump was tough on foreign countries, showing that we should be tired of being walked all over. Unfortunately, it looks to be that Biden has won. Since the announcement, it seems the violence is not as bad as it was expected. I mean business boarded up their windows for goodness sake to prepare. Maybe it was because Biden's supporters were the ones who were going to cause chaos if they lost. And here are your Trump supporters pulling up their big girl pants and not causing violence to that degree. Violence should not be the answer no matter who won so I am glad to see that its not too chaotic. Its funny to see that now the election is over, all of a sudden its announced that there is a new vaccine coming that will be 90% effective. Great timing huh? If coronavirus was not around, I believe Trump could have taken this election. But the opposing side decided to use this pandemic for their advantage and make Trump look like he did a bad job in dealing with it. No one is perfect and yes Trump sometimes says some of the most outlandish things but I think he did the best a president could do. I am by no means discounting the lives lost from the virus, however I think it became very political and used against the administration. Now that this is over, my biggest hope is that this class will no longer talk about the election. It was hard to sit here and listen to everyone's seemingly liberal opinions and not say anything. Let's move on and not be so divided. We will see how Biden does. While I don't have a ton of hope, I want the best for our country. I want us to be strong and not have a broken system. I think it will be interesting who runs on the Republican ticket in 2024. Trump has shaped the Republican Party as a whole into being more progressive. Old conservative views will not win elections anymore. Its important that the candidates become more dynamic and hey maybe Trump can rerun again but I know most of y'all would not like that haha.
In order to find reliable information about the election, I've been turning to news organizations that I trust. These organizations include mainstream media organizations like the New York Times and the Washington Post. There have been many people that have criticized mainstream media lately but I feel like these organizations have proven themselves to be credible and trustworthy throughout the many years they've been around. I'm wary of things that are posted on social media and I make sure to check the source and do research to find other sources that confirm the information. It is honestly very scary and alarming how much misinformation is out there and being accepted as truthful by so many. It's important that everybody does their due diligence and research to make sure the information is accurate. I also pay attention to how the news is being told or written. If incendiary language is used, then I know this source is most likely biased and trying to push a certain agenda.
I was really worried that there would be lots of violence after the election and I'm very thankful that that hasn't happened. It's a bit frustrating that this year's election will be a long, drawn out process but I believe once it is all over, we will have a great President to lead our country.
- Jessica Rodriguez-Zeron, Online class
1) To find reliable information during this election time, I'll see a post with something that looks interesting and look online to read more about the topic. After reading through different sources I can then determine what to believe by getting information from different sides. A new way I learned to find reliable information came from the article posted that talks about finding reliable news sources and then gave out their social media handles to follow closer.
2) Once the election period is over and done with, I hope our country is able to come together and heal with everything that's been going on over the past months. I also hope that everything will go back to normal soon and people don't hold grudges against others because of the candidate that they voted for. I understand that it could be a lot to ask for, but when it all comes down to it we should stand together to help heal our economy and move forward with solving these other real problems that have been shown lately.
Talon Bell
Online Class
1. The first thing that I always do when trying to find accurate and trustworthy information is look for the media/news sites that are known for being neutral. When you find a site that is leaning one way or another they may have a biased opinion on certain politicians. Also whenever I see a post that has an intriguing headline that catches my attention i be sure to look at the article to see its legitimacy.
2. The biggest thing I look forward to or am really hoping will change is the fight for human rights and equality. It kills me to see humans being treated less because of one reason or another. If we can put in the effort to make a change, as well as if the democrats control the senate, presidency and house, I think human rights will get pushed to the forefront.
Aileen Sierra-Sosa
MW 9:30am
1. I mainly read and get news from social media. Before I believe what, I’ve read I google search and research to make sure its true. I also receive notifications from apple news. For this presidential election I kept an eye on news from the Associated Press.
2. On the day of the election I was stressed and scared. I worried that people would be violent towards one another and harm one another, I’m glad that hasn’t happened. I hope that people will finally understand that every vote counts and so those everyone’s opinion.
Daniela Pugliese
Online class
This has been a long election for all of us. I have been taking breaks from the news from time to time for my sanity.But I do like to check unbiased sources and bias sources. I think its hardd to avoid bias sources. News outlets don't care enough to even hide their bias. It is a shame that it has come to this in our country.
Jacqulyn Westrum
MW 9:30am
1) What I was doing to stay on top of the election was following the New York Times and state govern Abbott on twitter. They have a setting on twitter that lets you receive direct notifications to your phone each time a certain page you follow tweets. So several notifications from New York Times, which is mentioned in websites reliable sources.
2) Now that this election has come to an end I hope for a less competitive atmosphere in the United States and in my community. It's interesting to me how theres such a strictly left or right field. I hope at the end of the day we can all come together and accept each others differences as well as seeking an even greater understanding of what is going on in politics.
Haley Binur
MW 9:30 AM
1.) To find reliable information about the election I have been tending to use ABC news mostly to gather my knowledge. To me, I believe that ABC is one of the least bias news networks for politics. I also just follow officials on twitter and keep up with what they post.
2.) After the election, I hope the our community doesn't turn on each other and choose violence. I know that regardless of what happens we are all citizens of this great country and we should no be divided. I worry that some people will act irrationally and be violent, and that would not be good.
Alexandra Casellas (MW)
1. I have gotten most of my information for this election from social media as it is updated i feel like more often than news websites. I also use Twitter the most and that’s the main app i go to. I have followed credible news pages to get updates and also Twitter has a news side.
2. I also thought there would be violence either way of who won. I hate that that’s what i think but it’s the truth that people are going to be upset. I hope after this people’s mindsets change and Biden upholds his promises, I hate how divided we are but i also feel very strong about the issues we are having that are very real need to be addressed.
1. One way I got my information on Election Day updates/news was just keeping updated with the google live results as well as watching the news to get updates on ballots. I also saw a lot of articles and updates on Netflix some of them didn’t seem super trustworthy.
2. I hope people become more understanding of others beliefs and just we come together as a society. I will say I thought this Election Day was going to be a riot and it really wasn’t it was more calm down than I expected but in a good way. I hope this year has made an impact where we will actually see a change in the next few years and that we’ve actually made a difference with this election!
Kaleigh Rios (MW)
1. I have gotten most of my information from this election through the news or from social media. I mostly talk to my mom about things because she has always been involved in politics. Most things you find online aren't true or could be true so we like to do our research before coming to conclusions of course.
2.This election year was honestly the most anxiety filled election through the years, in my opinion. This was my first year voting and it was a bit hectic due to Covid-19. I hope people can come together, even though everyone has their own opinions and beliefs about Biden becoming our new President, and Im glad there is not as much violence as I thought there was going to be and I hate how the world can seem divided right now.
Hello my name is Gisselle Zuniga and I am in the MW 9:30 am class. This election was very exciting for me, because it was the first time I ever voted. I feel that I am older now and able to perceive things differently, thus I find more importance in politics. I saw how the people in office directly affected me, but I also realized how dirty politics can be. There is so much disinformation being thrown around and people are using these false claims to make their opinions. This is why, whenever I do any research I like to start with an unbiased view. I know which values are most important to me, and I see which candidate best fits my views. I like to fact check every claim by using credible sources and seeing all points of views. This election has also shown me how truly divided the country is. Everyone on either side has polar opposite views and their priorities in different places. I hope that whoever comes out victorious will be able to unify the country again. We should all learn to coexist, but that isn’t possible until everyone is truly equal.
Ryan Parker (MW: 930)
1) The biggest thing I do to fact check the sources I find is to cross reference them with many other sources and positions. Usually, through this process there is a bit of truth that is reported on from many viewpoints that can be somewhat trusted. I did not dig down a rabbit hole of one source reporting on the election. Whenever I wanted to check what was going on, I'd dig up a handful of sources and see what they all have to say. Taking each source individually with a grain of salt.
2) Now living in the aftermath of the election, there is a weird air of tension. There was almost certainly going to be violent responses to either major party candidate winning. However, it has been calmer than expected seeing that Joe Biden has been elected and Donald Trump's voter fraud lawsuits are getting dismissed one after the other. The best description of this time period for me was, "It feels like the end of a horror movie when the killer just died but there is still 20 minutes left in the runtime."
Hello I Regan Ellis, I am in the fully online course.
1. Finding unbiased news is growing increasingly difficult. I find it difficult to find news that is neutral to all parties and informative. I try to use the Associated Press frequently do to their honest and reliable information.
2. I believe that from this election we can see just how divide we are as a country. Although our country is clearly divided, I hope that we are able to unite as a country and fight for a common goal. We have had a tough year, but I believe change is desperately needed now, and I hope that we can form a unity and grow as a country in progressive and positive ways.
Brooke Resseguie- Media Law Online
1. I think the most important thing I am doing when developing an unbiased opinion is watching their speeches and debates live. This way I am not seeing it after when people have already critiqued their performances. Also, I always make sure to watch many different news sources. I think AP is the most unbiased that I have noticed. Also, I make sure not to believe anything I see my friends posting on Facebook. Especially now after the election, many of them are spreading misinformation about voter fraud.
2. I have lost a lot of hope seeing so many Americans have distrust in our democracy. All of the allegations of a stole election do not surprise me at all after what the president has been claiming since the beginning. I think after January 20th, Americans will start to move on and our leaders can help unite the two sides. Its going to take a lot of work since so many Americans are upset with the results but I also feel like once we don't see so much news coverage on the election and Trump, it will be easier to move on.
Dylan D MW 9:20
1. It's honestly pretty hard to get truthful unbiased news anymore. I've also noticed that most of the news we see about what the candidates have said is chopped up videos that don't give any backstory. Because of this, I like to watch things live to avoid untruthful news. Anytime I hear news through social media, I also like to look at multiple other sources to make sure it is factual. A site that is really helpful for getting accurate information is Snopes.com. This site allows you to see news that has been fact checked so that you know the truth about what is going on.
2. My hopes for the aftermath of this election is that more people will come together and their won't be so much political divisiveness. I think that no matter who you vote for, you are still a human being and deserve to be treated as such. Neither candidates is a terrible person so it shouldn't really matter who you vote for it is just a political opinion. We need to come together and find things that we can all rally behind.
Ellie Bissonett
MW 9:30am
1. I always make sure that I am reading up and soaking up the facts from unbiased news sources, but I also like to read up on left and right known news sources to get a taste of what the opinions are looking like on both sides. It really helps to do that because it expands your knowledge on current events.
2. I hope that all people no matter their background and income, are supported and feel heard through this next presidency.
Max Sandoval
MW Online
1. Something I did on election night was get my results from a trusted news channel, in my case it was CNN. I’ve used CNN in the past for election coverage and it has been very accurate. CNN often doesn’t bring out opinionated commentators until a majority of states have been called so I trusted their judgement on Election Day.
2. I hope that we don’t have to hear a new presidential scandal every week for the next four years. The past four years have been mentally exhausting to say the least while paying attention to the current administration. Basically, I want a boring president who doesn’t make the news daily. I hope there will be less disinformation and more trust in media outlets than there have been in the past. I also hope that as a community we can move on from the partisanship between each other and focus on common ground rather than which political party we choose to support.
Doryen Price
MW 9:30-10:50
This has been the most that I have seriously cared about election results. Prior to this year I was never much directly affected by the presidency.
This time around I’ve kept up with all updates and went and voted. This has been the longest election period that I have ever witnessed.
I would keep checking many different sources. CNN, local news stations while I’m at work, updates from twitter and Fox News on my cell phone. Googling accurate results. It seemed that every time I would check on the progress of the votes, every source had different counts. It was very scattered election. Plus, coronavirus has changed the way we go about doing things, so it was really a first time thing for an election like this to happen in a time like this.
Alicia Hernandez (MW 9:30-10:50)
1. News in general can be deceiving and it’s difficult to know what is actually accurate, especially when it comes to the presidential election. As far as the sources that I get information and stay up to date, I usually rely on Twitter. Several people consider this source unreliable but if it weren’t for Twitter, I would not know what was going on not just in presidential election but overall what’s going on around us and bring attention to it.
2. The outcome I would like to see for this country is anybody in office besides Trump. This was my second time voting during a presidential election and we didn’t have great options for both times. As a queer woman of color, I didn’t feel that there was a candidate who really represented me. Not to be disrespectful because it really is hard not to be to anyone who supports this man but it’s not that I wanted Clinton to win last election or Biden to win this one but it’s that I literally would want anybody other than Trump in office and I hope that’s the outcome for this election.
Jessica Michel (all online class)
1. News can be very misleading especially with all the fake news that has been going around since the election. To stay updated on the news i review Fox News. During the election, I watched Fox News to watch the votes come in.
2. Overall with this election, I hope the results are fair and honest. Realizing the corruption in this world is very disheartening. I hope people realize that it is not right to treat someone disrespectfully because of who they voted for. The media has a power to completely make someone out to be different than who they actually are and that has happened in this election. It is scary that people are so easy to believe fake news and I want to encourage people to think logically. I would like to see a free and peaceful country that is free from lockdowns so that the economy can be rebuilt.
Arden H.
MW 9:30-10:50
1. In these times, I find it difficult to know what news sources to trust. I watched the debates myself and rely on sources like CNN to stay updated on the news, but after reading the article and learning of trusted Twitter accounts, I'll be looking out for them in the future as well.
2. I've been so anxious leading up to this election, and now that the race has been called, I hope we keep up the momentum to continue to fight against injustices in our country.
Julia L.
MW 9:30
1. In this election in particular I found it important to check my course through snoopes.com which verifies news stories. This is important to me because nowadays I get most of my news from social media, which is filled with untrustworthy sources.
2. I had been super anxious about the election and still am because as of this morning Trump tweeted "I WON THE ELECTION" making his fans and followers be a part of his delusional sore losing.
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