We’re all reeling from recent SCOTUS decisions, and remain outraged at the harm already inflicted. For disinformation-fighters, now is a moment to recognize the direct and causal line between these decisions and the calculated, Machiavellian propaganda campaigns beginning 60 years ago and exploding in 2016. When extremists are successful at confusing, angering, and dividing the population, their path to judicial power is unobstructed and civic participation is jeopardized. Now is not the time to despair! It’s the time – as we near the Fourth of July celebrations of a country built on a dream of freedom – to build knowledge and resilience against the lies, and embrace all we have in common.
Communicate this important economics message! It may be less fiery than our typical message, but it’s foundational.
Our #taxdollars should support our people and our planet. So check out motives behind claims we “can’t afford” crucial gov programs like lower Rx prices. Next time you hear “we can’t afford to help,” seek the facts#truthbrigade
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JULY’S TRUTH SANDWICH: WE. CAN. HELP.
We want our #taxdollars to support our people and our planet. So we ask: who benefits from falsely claiming we “can’t afford” crucial government programs like clean energy or lower Rx prices? Next time you hear “we can’t afford to help,” check out the facts #truthbrigade