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Tag: misinformation

California tackled bad jokes, cybersquatting to protect election

by Freddy Brewster and Katie Licari January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

California’s election cybersecurity approach shut down notable problems. But public records show its seemingly scattershot approach also ensnared some people who say they were joking.

State worked with social companies to remove election misinformation

by Freddy Brewster December 29, 2020December 30, 2020
Poll workers prepare the voting center at Lake Forest Sports Park for Friday’s opening on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG

Orange County staff planned election details down to the “I Voted” stickers

Michael Lozano by Michael Lozano December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
Cheri Provancha, center, denies Christopher Rickman access to the polling place at the old Sears building on November 3, 2020. He was told the shirt’s wording violated federal electioneering law. Photo by Ron Holman, Visalia Times Delta

Retired colonel keeps the peace at Tulare County polling place

Lewis Griswold by Lewis Griswold December 4, 2020December 7, 2020
Voters wait to cast their ballots outside the Shasta County Elections Department on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by Mike Chapman, Redding Record Searchlight

Subdued mood and happy moments at rural Shasta polls

Lewis Griswold by Lewis Griswold December 4, 2020December 4, 2020
Inside the Communication and Technology or C.A.T.S high school in South Central LA, on Nov. 18, 2020. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters.

Schools unlikely to reopen in January

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
"Simple. Secure. Trustworthy. Counted." A sign reads in Spanish encouraging voters to vote by mail Off I-5 on November 3, 2020. Photo by Clara Mokri for CalMatters

How election officials fought fiction with fact

by Freddy Brewster and Katie Licari December 2, 2020December 3, 2020

A debunked theory fuels a Trump lawsuit

by Steven Rascón November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
Sen. Scott Wiener on the Senate floor on the last day of the legislative session on Aug. 31, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Falsehoods about sex-offender law hit the campaign trail

Avatar by Ben Christopher September 23, 2020September 24, 2020
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