On the recordJanuary 7, 2023
The troubling events in Brasilia on January 8 highlighted the threats that polarization and misinformation pose even for established democracies.
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Brian A. Nichols
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congress.govThe troubling events in Brasilia on January 8 highlighted the threats that polarization and misinformation pose even for established democracies.
Recent events in Brazil show the dangers of misinformation in democracies.
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