A self-governing democracy can’t survive in an ecosystem of disinformation, especially when the lies and propaganda are homegrown, says law professor Barbara McQuade, BA ’87/JD ’91. In her new book, ‘Attack from Within,’ she explains why we are so vulnerable to domestic chaos — and what we can do about it.

Since November 3, people have been flocking to social media platforms Parler and MeWe, which promise ad-free or uncensored experiences.

Former New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas delivers a new book that exposes ‘the elite charade of changing the world.’

Algorithm identifies telltale linguistic cues and could serve as an effective weapon against misinformation.

U-M grad student shares her experience Joining the tens of thousands of demonstrators at the March for Science — and what ought to happen next.

Bicentennial colloquium packs the house; U-M community reacts to policies of new administration.

As leaders seek solutions to the Flint water crisis, the U-M community rallies across campuses to share expertise, launch research, and support efforts to aid local residents.

A rambunctious war of words is raging on the political front line while the University of Michigan’s No. 1 debate team reaps the spoils here at home. Listen in, as debate expert extraordinaire Aaron Kall reviews the debate performance of several U.S. presidential hopefuls and gives an update on the U-M team’s upward trajectory.

Academics see role, responsibility in raising quality of public discourse.